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This document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, Maryland. The VA is seeking information and sources capable of providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Kirkpatrick evaluation training in either face-to-face or virtual sessions. The training is required for the VA's Human Capital Services Center to provide Kirkpatrick training to learning and development program managers.
The requested training includes the Kirkpatrick Four Levels Evaluation Training Program at the Bronze and Silver levels in both in-person and virtual modalities, as well as workshops on Igniting the Inner Fire: Kirkpatrick Levels 3 & 4 and the Training on Trial Workshop, also in both in-person and virtual formats. All instructors must be Kirkpatrick Certified Facilitators or Consultants, and the selected contractor must be able to issue the Bronze and Silver Level credentials to participants. Responses are due by June 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. There is no solicitation at this time, and this Sources Sought is for information gathering purposes only.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| IN2008 Kirkpatrick Evaluation Training (VA-24-00061714) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 21703 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C10X24Q0264 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-24-2024 14:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| U009 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 611430 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick |
Department of Veterans Affairs
5202 Presidents Court, Suite 103 Frederick MD 21703
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer Lindi Sylvester Lindi.Sylvester@va.gov 202-407-5372
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| TBD (Face-to-Face and Virtual) |
POSTAL CODE
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| To learn more about SAC and its mission, please click here |
AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is seeking information and sources capable of providing the services described below. The purpose of this notice is to gather capabilities and market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The responses to this Sources Sought will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME
This Sources Sought does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:
VA is seeking a Contractor to provide commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Kirkpatrick evaluation training in either face-to-face or virtual sessions.
The Human Capital Services Center (HCSC) is an organization within the Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) that supports the strategic goals of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by providing an enterprise-wide approach to talent management, including recruitment, retention, development, training. HCSC has a need to provide Kirkpatrick training for Department learning and development program managers to learn the correct methodology and apply it to an actual VA leadership and development programs to maximize program effectiveness.
The following Kirkpatrick evaluation training is required:
| Course |
| Modality |
| Certification |
| Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program – Bronze Level |
| In-Person |
| Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Bronze Level credential |
| Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program – Bronze Level |
| Virtual |
| Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Bronze Level credential |
| Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program – Silver Level |
| In-Person |
| Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Silver Level credential |
| Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program – Silver Level |
| Virtual |
| Kirkpatrick Certified Professional – Silver Level credential |
| Workshop |
| Modality |
| Certification |
| Igniting the Inner Fire: Kirkpatrick Levels 3 & 4 |
| In-Person |
| Course completion |
| Igniting the Inner Fire: Kirkpatrick Levels 3 & 4 |
| Virtual |
| Course completion |
| Training on Trial Workshop |
| In-Person |
| Course completion |
| Training on Trial Workshop |
| Virtual |
| Course completion |
All instructors must have a Certification as a Kirkpatrick Facilitator or Kirkpatrick Consultant. The company must be able to issue the Bronze Level and Silver Level Credentials (to include digital certificate and badge) to all participants.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
If your organization is capable of performing these services, please respond to this Sources Sought as follows:
1. Cover Sheet - one page
1. Organization name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and website.
2. Primary point of contact to include e-mail address and phone number.
3. Company’s size status as listed in SAM under NAICS 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. If listed as Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) in SAM, state if your company is certified in SBA’s VetCert database.
4. If these services are available on your company’s GSA contract, provide GSA contract number, schedule and category.
1. Capabilities Statement and Market Information - no more than five pages
Please respond to the following questions by providing a capabilities statement and market information:
1. Please describe your experience working with Government agencies. Specifically, what processes do you have in place to submit a timely and quality quote?
1. Please describe whether your organization has Kirkpatrick Certified Facilitators capable of delivering the training.
1. Is your organization qualified to issue the Bronze Level and Silver Level Credentials (to include digital certificate and badge) after completion of the training program?
1. If you are a SDVOSB or VOSB, can you provide the required services and meet Subcontracting Limitations found at VAAR 852.219-75? Please explain.
1. If you are a Small Business (SB), can you provide the required services and meet Subcontracting Limitations found at FAR 52.219-14? Please explain.
1. Would you be interested in proposing on a solicitation for this work?
1. Please provide estimated pricing information for the training courses and workshops listed above.
1. Would you suggest any other NAICS for these services?
1. Please provide any other feedback or suggestions that you deem appropriate.
Submissions must be emailed to Lindi Sylvester at Lindi.Sylvester@va.gov by the date/time listed in this notice.
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