19FS1A18N6003_Posting_Document.docx

Request for Information (RFI)/ Sources Sought (SS) 19FS1A18N6003 Transition Center Training Division (FSI/TC/T) Team Lead for “DCM Spouse/Partner Seminar” (MQ110)

This Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this RFI/SS are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this SS should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this SS. All costs associated with responding to this RFI/SS will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this RFI/SS posting is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Department of State, Foreign Service Institute is seeking qualified sources to perform the services outlined in the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please carefully review the Draft PWS and respond according to the directions following stated below.

RFI/SS Responses/capability statements should include the following:

1. Contact information:

a. Name of company

b. Business title

c. Institution or organization affiliation

d. Email address

e. Phone number

f. DUNS number

2. Letter /Statement of Interest

3. Resume and/or summary of credentials/professional experience relative to similar requirements;

4. Please state the estimated firm fixed price per each 3 day session. This price quote is notional and nonbinding.

5. Recommendations to improve or clarify the Draft PWS;

6. Optional Letters of Recommendation and Optional Performance Documents

Do not include the following in the response:

1. Do not submit formal proposals or quotes;

2. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation;

3. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this SS;

4. Do not respond via telephone.

How to Submit Responses:

1. Submit the required information in a MS Word Doc. or ,pdf file attachment to Eric Modrak, Contracting Officer, at ModrakER@state.gov.

2. Please include "19FS1A18N6003: DCM Spouse/Partner" in the e-mail subject line.

3. If you have any questions regarding this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice, please submit them via e-mail to ModrakER@state.gov.

4. The SS submission closing date is March 23, 2018 at 12:00 ET.