19FS1A19N6000_RFI_Posting_Document_FBO.pdf

Sources Sought Notification 19FS1A19N6000

Department of State Foreign Service Institute

Digital Tools Presentation:

DOS/FSI/TC/CTC requires a vendor to deliver presentations on the use of digital tools for adults in transition and career change.

A Description of the requirement follows the instructions:

This Request for Information (RFI) 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 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, entities that respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to submissions. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this RFI posting is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Department of State, Foreign Service Institute is seeking information regarding the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please carefully review the Draft PWS document and respond according to the directions stated below.

RFI Responses/capability statements should include the following:

1. Contact information:

a. Name of company

b. DUNS number

c. Institutional or organization affiliation (if applicable)

d. Email address

e. Phone number

2. Summary of credentials/professional experience relevant to the described requirement;

3. Recommendations to improve or clarify the Description of Requirement;

4. Please state the estimated firm fixed price(s) for delivery of each three-hour presentation.

Any theoretical price quote(s) that are provided are understood to be both notional and nonbinding.

Do not include the following in the response:

1. Do not submit formal proposals or offers;

2. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation; as a courtesy to vendors who submit RFI capability statements, responding vendors will be notified should the government elect to issue a formal RFP/RFQ at a later date.

3. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing or distribution list;

4. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this RFI;

5. Do not respond via telephone.

How to Submit Responses:

1. Please submit responses via email to ModrakER@state.gov including “19FS1A19N6000:

Digital Tools” in the e-mail subject line.

2. Please submit capability statement responses as a single attachment to the email: either

Adobe pdf file or MS Word file.

3. If you have any questions regarding this RFI, please submit them via e-mail to

ModrakER@state.gov. Please include “19FS1A19N6000: Digital Tools” in the e-mail subject line.

4. The Sources Sought submission closing date is May 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM EST.

Description of Requirement:

The Department of State’s training facility for the U.S. foreign affairs community is the Foreign Service Institute (DOS/FSI), located in Arlington, VA. The Foreign Service Institute Transition Center (DOS/FSI/TC) provides training for the Department of State workforce in career transition. The Career Transition Center (FSI/TC/CTC) delivers various retirement and career transition training courses.

FSI/TC/CTC requires the following:

1. Presenter on digital tools:

Seeking skilled public speaker who is a career counselor/coach, and a background in working with adults in transition and career change. Familiarity with the federal international affairs community, and expertise in the area of digital tools used by people in job (or volunteer) search and transition from a federal government career are essential. The digital tools may include LinkedIn.com; Twitter; Facebook; Squarespace or other tools for website development; Blog writing hosts; RSS feeds; podcasts; or others used in job search, searches for consulting gigs or volunteer opportunities, or for starting a small business. The speaker will be asked to deliver a three-hour, interactive presentation addressing the following:

• An overview of digital tools, technologies, platforms related to job search and volunteer opportunities;

• Examples of how one might use different digital tools at different points in the process.

• Tools and tips related to cybersecurity and privacy.

• Resources, links, and websites for more information.

The expectation is for the speaker to introduce a number of tools and how they are used, with examples, and to address questions from the audience who may have questions about online security and suggestions of specific tools to accomplish individual transition goals.

Three sessions are offered per year, in March, August and October.

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