Strategic Leadership Innovation Program (SLIP)
The Department of the Air Force intends to solicit comprehensive leadership development services implementing a cultural transformation framework, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026, to be awarded as a single Blanket Purchase Agreement under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule. The Government's minimum requirement specifies a mindset-first leadership and cultural development program, not traditional skills-based training. The Air Force has identified The Arbinger Company as the sole developer, owner, and provider of the "Outward Mindset" methodology and its associated intellectual property, including copyrighted course materials (Leadership and Self-Deception, The Outward Mindset) and workshop content (DIOM, Outward Leadership), making it the only source capable of meeting this specialized requirement.
Services include foundational workshops, leadership training, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, all associated course materials, and certification of internal Government personnel. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal; however, an offeror must hold a current GSA contract under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Professional and Management Development Training category. The contracting officer is MSgt Pablo A. Velez, USAF, 61st Contracting Flight, El Segundo, California.
A065006 Department of the Air Force
6/26/26, 11:48 AM Strategic Leadership Innovation Program (SLIP)
The Department of the Air Force has awarded contract GS-10F-099AA to The Arbinger Company on a sole-source basis under a Federal Supply Schedule Blanket Purchase Agreement for the Strategic Leadership Innovation Program (SLIP), a comprehensive human capital development and organizational culture transformation initiative.
The justification cites GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(ii), which permits sole-source awards when only one source is capable of providing products, services, or solutions at the required quality level because the offerings are unique or highly specialized. The Arbinger Company is identified as the sole developer, owner, and provider of the proprietary "Outward Mindset" methodology and associated intellectual property, including copyrighted course materials (Leadership and Self-Deception, The Outward Mindset) and workshop content (DIOM, Outward Leadership). The Government's requirement specifies a leadership and cultural development program based on a foundational, mindset-first approach rather than traditional skills-based training. Market research concluded that competing vendors offer similar-appearing services but do not meet the Government's specific requirement for the proprietary mindset-first methodology that only The Arbinger Company is licensed or authorized to deliver.
Services include foundational workshops, leadership training, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, all associated course materials, and certification of internal Government personnel. The contract is under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Professional Services-Training line (NAICS 611430). Contracting activity is the 61st Contracting Flight at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. Legal review and contracting officer approval were completed on July 31, 2026.
A065006 Department of the Air Force
7/31/26, 5:09 PM