2024-07-09 Congressional Training SOW.docx
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National Science Foundation
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This document is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a Congressional Training course to be delivered to National Science Foundation (NSF) staff. The course will cover topics related to how Congress and the current administration interact, the legislative process, congressional committees, and the impact of the election cycle on congressional operations. The training must be delivered in-person over 4 consecutive days (at least 7 hours per day) within 0.5 miles of the U.S. Capitol. NSF will enroll up to 30 participants and provide the vendor with the participant list at least 5 days prior to the course start date. The vendor must have facilitators and speakers with significant expertise on Congress and its interaction with federal agencies. The vendor will provide NSF with an attendance list after the course is complete.
This SOW is related to a Request for Information (RFI) with Solicitation Number 49100424K0028, issued by the National Science Foundation, seeking information on requirements for the Congressional Training course.
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Statement of Work Congressional Training Deliver a course to help NSF staff have a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which congressional actions affect the daily operations of NSF and other departments and agencies.
In consultation with the vendor, the NSF will approve the final date, time, and location of the course delivery. The location of the training must be within 0.5 miles of the U.S. Capitol.
The NSF will enroll participants.
NSF will submit a list of up to 30 participants to the contractor at least 5 days before the course begins.
The vendor will deliver an in-person course over 4 consecutive days (at least 7 hours per day) and will cover the topics listed (see topics below) by facilitators and speakers.
The course will cover the following topics:
· How agencies work with Congress
· Legislative, budget, and appropriations processes
· History, culture, and role of Congress
· Role of the member and their staff, to include interest in federal funding for scientific research within their Congressional district
· Role of congressional committees and staff
· Political dynamics of the current Congress
· Political dynamics between the current Administration and Congress
· Impact of election cycle on Congressional operations The course must include dedicated time for participants to observe Congressional hearings and/or floor action.
Facilitators and speakers will have significant expertise on the topic and an understanding of how related congressional actions affect the daily operations of NSF and other departments and agencies. Facilitators and speakers may include:
· Persons with significant experience studying Congress such as political scientists
· Members of Congress and their staff
· Current and former Congressional committee staff from the following committees:
· Senate or House Appropriations and/or Budget
· House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
· Senate Committee on Appropriations; Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
· Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
· Other persons with significant experience working on NSF matters with Congress
The vendor will provide an attendance list to NSF after the completion of the course.
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