MAS - Technical Management Services LLC - 47QRAA18D00F1

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Federal Acquisition Service

Authorized Federal Supply Schedule FSS Price List

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Multiple Award Schedule

FSC Group: Professional Services

Contract Number: 47QRAA18D00F1

Contract Period: September 7, 2023- September 6, 2028

Contractor: Technical Management Services LLC

684 Briar Dale Drive

Castle Pines, CO 80108 www.tmsworkshops.com

Business Size: Small, Woman-Owned Business

Telephone: (303)841-7541

Extension: N/A

FAX Number: (303) 953-9428

E-mail: stacey@tmsworkshops.com

Contract Administration: Jesse Sellars and Stacey Kruse

Web Site: www.tmsworkshops.com

For more information on ordering go to the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/schedules.

Price List current as of Modification #PO-0007 effective 9/7/2023

Prices Shown Herein are Net (discount deducted)

CUSTOMER INFORMATION:

1a. Table of awarded special item number(s) with appropriate cross-reference to item descriptions and awarded price(s).

MAS

SIN

Large

Category

Subcategory SIN Title

611430 Professional

Services

Training Professional and Management Development Training

541611 Professional

Services

Business

Administrative

Services

Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants

Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management

Services

OLM Miscellaneous Complimentary

Special Item

Numbers (SINs)

Order-Level Materials (OLM)

1b. Identification of the lowest priced model number and lowest unit price for that model for each special item number awarded in the contract.

This price is the Government price based on a unit of one, exclusive of any quantity/dollar volume, prompt payment, or any other concession affecting price. Those contracts that have unit prices based on the geographic location of the customer, should show the range of the lowest price, and cite the areas to which the prices apply. See pages 4-6.

1c. If the Contractor is proposing hourly rates a description of all corresponding commercial job titles, experience, functional responsibility and education for those types of employees or subcontractors who will perform services shall be provided. If hourly rates are not applicable, indicate “Not applicable” for this item. See page 4.

2. Maximum Order: $1,000,000.00

3. Minimum Order: $100.00

4. Geographic Coverage (delivery Area): Domestic and Overseas

5. Point(s) of production (city, county, and state or foreign country): Same as company address

6. Discount from list prices or statement of net price: Government net prices (discounts already deducted).

7. Quantity discounts: None

8. Prompt payment terms: Net 30 days. Information for Ordering Offices: Prompt payment terms cannot be negotiated out of the contractual agreement in exchange for other concessions

9. Foreign items (list items by country of origin): None

10a. Time of Delivery (Contractor insert number of days): Contact Contractor or To Be Determined at the Task Order level

10b. Expedited Delivery. Contact Contractor or To Be Determined at the Task Order level

10c. Overnight and 2-day delivery. Overnight and 2-day delivery are available. Contact Contractor or To Be Determined at the Task Order level

10d. Urgent Requirements. Contact Contractor or To Be Determined at the Task Order level

11. F.O.B Points(s): Destination

12a. Ordering Address(es): Same as Contractor Address

12b. Ordering procedures: See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3

13. Payment address(es): Same as Contractor Address

14. Warranty provision.: Contractor’s standard commercial warranty terms & conditions

15. Export Packing Charges (if applicable): N/A

16. Terms and conditions of rental, maintenance, and repair (if applicable): N/A

17. Terms and conditions of installation (if applicable): N/A

18a. Terms and conditions of repair parts indicating date of parts price lists and any discounts from list prices (if applicable): N/A

18b. Terms and conditions for any other services (if applicable). N/A

19. List of service and distribution points (if applicable): N/A

20. List of participating dealers (if applicable): N/A

21. Preventive maintenance (if applicable): N/A

22a. Special attributes such as environmental attributes (e.g., recycled content, energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): N/A

22b. If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available for the information and communications technology (ICT) products and services and show where full details can be found (e.g. contractor’s website or other location.) ICT accessibility standards can be found at:

https://www.Section508.gov/. N/A

23. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number: YZUCELZVKTF6

24. Notification regarding registration in System for Award Management (SAM) database: Contractor registered and active in SAM

Final Pricing:

The rates shown below include the Industrial Funding Fee (IFF) of 0.75%.

SIN(s)

Awarded Labor Category

Minimum

Education

Minimum

Experience

Unit of

Issue

(e.g.

Hour, Task, Sq Ft)

GSA Price

Year 6

GSA Price

Year 7

GSA Price

Year 8

GSA Price

Year 9

GSA Price

Year 10

541611 Consultant 6 Bachelors 8 hour $87.11 $88.77 $90.46 $92.17 $93.93

541611 Senior Consultant 8

Bachelors 10 hour $114.27 $116.44 $118.66 $120.91 $123.21

541611 Senior

Consultant 10 Masters 10 hour $166.10 $169.25 $172.47 $175.75 $179.09

541611 Master

Consultant 12 Masters 10 hour $211.33 $215.35 $219.44 $223.61 $227.86

541611 Executive

Consultant 14 PhD 15 hour $293.26 $298.83 $304.51 $310.29 $316.19

541611

Acquisition

Consultant

Assistant 6

Bachelors 2 hour $152.55 $155.45 $158.40 $161.41 $164.48

541611 Acquisition

Specialist 8 Bachelors 5 hour $159.31 $162.34 $165.42 $168.56 $171.77

541611

Senior

Acquisition

Consultant 10

Masters 5 hour $214.91 $219.00 $223.16 $227.40 $231.72

541611 Executive Acquisition

Consultant 12

Masters 10 hour $232.61 $237.03 $241.54 $246.12 $250.80

541611

Executive

Acquisition

Consultant 14

PhD 15 hour $313.34 $319.30 $325.36 $331.55 $337.84

SIN(s)

Awarded Course Title

Course

Length

Minimum

Participants

Maximum

Participants

GSA Price

Year 6

GSA Price

Year 7

GSA Price

Year 8

GSA Price

Year 9

GSA Price

Year 10

611430

Project

Management in

Government

Organizations

2 days 20 30 $9,371.09 $9,549.14 $9,730.57 $9,915.45 $10,103.84

611430 Acquisition

Strategy 4 days 20 30 $15,880.13 $16,181.86 $16,489.31 $16,802.61 $17,121.86

611430

Leadership -

Creating Value, Vision &

Vitality in Gov't

Orgs

2 days 20 30 $7,265.27 $7,403.31 $7,543.97 $7,687.31 $7,833.37

611430

Leadership - Creating Value, Vision & Vitality in Gov't Orgs

3 days 20 30 $9,179.64 $9,354.05 $9,531.78 $9,712.88 $9,897.43

611430

Leadership - Creating Value, Vision & Vitality in Gov't Orgs

4 days 20 30 $12,625.62 $12,865.50 $13,109.95 $13,359.04 $13,612.86

611430

Contracting for

Government

Personnel

2 days 20 30 $10,902.63 $11,109.78 $11,320.87 $11,535.97 $11,755.15

611430

Contracting for Government

Personnel 3 days 20 30 $12,242.74 $12,475.35 $12,712.38 $12,953.92 $13,200.04

611430

Contracting for

Government Personnel

4 days 20 30 $13,008.49 $13,255.66 $13,507.51 $13,764.16 $14,025.67

611430

Contracting for Government

Personnel 5 days 20 30 $14,348.59 $14,621.21 $14,899.01 $15,182.09 $15,470.55

611430

Intermediate

Project

Management for

Government

Personnel

3 days 20 30 $12,434.17 $12,670.42 $12,911.16 $13,156.47 $13,406.44

611430

Management

Development

Workshop

4 days 20 30 $13,774.26 $14,035.97 $14,302.66 $14,574.41 $14,851.32

611430 How to write a

PWS/SOW

2.5 days 20 30 $12,625.62 $12,865.50 $13,109.95 $13,359.04 $13,612.86

611430

Change &

Transition

Management in

Government

Organizations

3 days 20 30 $13,199.94 $13,450.74 $13,706.30 $13,966.72 $14,232.09

611430

Strategic &

Operational Planning For

Government

Organizations

4 days 20 30 $14,157.14 $14,426.13 $14,700.22 $14,979.53 $15,264.14

611430

Problem Solving

& Decision

Making in Gov't

Organizations

2 days 20 30 $7,648.11 $7,793.43 $7,941.50 $8,092.39 $8,246.15

611430

Problem Solving

& Decision Making in Gov't

Organizations

3 days 20 30 $8,796.76 $8,963.90 $9,134.21 $9,307.76 $9,484.61

611430 Professional

Skills Training 4 days 20 30 $10,711.19 $10,914.70 $11,122.08 $11,333.40 $11,548.73

611430 Professional

Skills Training 5 days 20 30 $12,625.62 $12,865.50 $13,109.95 $13,359.04 $13,612.86

611430

Project

Management for

Non-Project

Managers

2 days 20 30 $6,882.35 $7,013.11 $7,146.36 $7,282.14 $7,420.50

611430

Fundamentals of

Acquisition

Procedures

3 days 20 30 $9,562.53 $9,744.22 $9,929.36 $10,118.02 $10,310.26

611430 The Challenge of Leadership 5 days 20 30 $13,965.71 $14,231.06 $14,501.45 $14,776.97 $15,057.74

611430

Management

Techniques in

Government

Organizations

5 days 20 30 $12,625.62 $12,865.50 $13,109.95 $13,359.04 $13,612.86

Service Contract Labor Standards: The Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act (SCA), is applicable to this contract as it applies to the entire Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and all services provided. While no specific labor categories have been identified as being subject to SCLS/SCA due to exemptions for professional employees (FAR 22.1101, 22.1102 and 29 CRF 541.300), this contract still maintains the provisions and protections for SCLS/SCA eligible labor categories. If and / or when the contractor adds SCLS/SCA labor categories to the contract through the modification process, the contractor must inform the Contracting

Officer and establish a SCLS/SCA matrix identifying the GSA labor category titles, the occupational code, SCLS/SCA labor category titles and the applicable WD number. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the contract.

Labor Category Descriptions – Professional Services

SIN: 541611

SIN Title: Management and Financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Management Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services

Labor Categories

Executive Consultant 14 Job Description: Work with Executive and Senior-level government managers on highly-complex support requirements without supervision. Acts as primary liaison with the client and holds overall responsibility for project success, including all strategic decisions. Able to advise GS-15 and SES-level government customers on budget, organizational and technical issues. Capable of analyzing complex organizational challenges and recommending agency-impacting improvements. Conduct agency-level detailed organizational studies and evaluations, design agency-impacting procedures, conduct agency-level workforce restructuring, develop and conduct complex workforce streamlining and measurement studies, prepare detailed budget and technical operations and procedures recommendations to guide executive and senior government management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Conduct Succession

Planning for government agency senior level positions, design and deliver Leadership Development Programs. Develop Performance Measurement strategies and standards. Ensure that all work performed is successful in achieving the task's purpose, goals and objectives; on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented, and in accordance with performance specifications, requirements and standards; coordinated with other organizations and integrated with other tasks as required. Works unsupervised. Final products need no modifications by TMS management.

Education: PhD from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human Resources

Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent;

Work Experience: At least 15 years’ experience in areas such as—

• Program and project management

• Strategic business and program planning

• Process and productivity improvement

• Organizational development

• Contract management

• Requirements development at the program-level

• Program audits, and evaluations

Master Consultant 12

Job Description: Work with GM-14 and below government managers on complex programs. Deliver the support required by the client with minimal supervision. Advise the government customer on budget, organizational and technical issues. Capable of analyzing Division and Directorate-level policy.

Conduct directorate-level detailed studies and evaluations. Prepare and present detailed budget and technical recommendations to guide government managers in operating more efficiently and effectively. Develop Performance Measurement strategies and standards. Ensure that all work performed is successful in achieving the clients purpose, goals and objectives; on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented. Final products need only minor input and improvements by TMS management.

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human Resources Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent.

Work Experience: 10 years’ work experience in areas such as:

• Organizational design and development

• Business and program planning

• Implementing high performance work methods and measurement

• Process and productivity improvement

• Leadership systems

• Organizational assessments

• Performance measures and indicators

• Program audits, and evaluations

Sr Consultant 10 Job Description: Works on advanced projects to deliver the support required by the client with only occasional supervision. May work on multiple projects simultaneously. Advises government customers on project and program matters involving organizational or technical issues. Capable of developing and presenting Division-impacting policy recommendations. Ensure that all work performed meets clients goals and objectives, is on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented, and in accordance with contract performance specifications, requirements and standards.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human

Resources Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least 10 years work experience in areas such as

• Process design and development

• Implementing high performance work methods and measurement

• Process and productivity improvement

• Organizational assessments

• Program audits, and evaluations of other directly related areas

Sr Consultant 8 Job Description: Deliver the support required by the client under the regular supervision of management. May work alone or in a team environment. Advise government managers on budgetary, organizational or technical issues. Assist in conducting organizational studies and evaluations, draft reports, conduct work streamlining and measurement studies to assist the client in operating more efficiently and effectively. Ensure that all work performed is successful in achieving the clients requirements; remains on schedule and within budget, is thoroughly documented.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management;

Human Resources Management; a technical discipline or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least 10 years work experience in areas such as—

• Organizational design and development

• Business planning

• Implementing high performance work methods and measurement

• Process and productivity improvement

• Contract management

• Leadership systems

• Organizational assessments

Consultant 6 Job Description: Assist in supporting the client, typically on task order type projects. Help organize and conduct the planning and completion of projects.

Assist in conducting technical or organizational studies needed by the client. Draft project reports for review by management. Works with daily supervision.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management;

Human Resources Management; a Technical Discipline or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least 8 years work experience in

• Organizational design and development

• Strategic, business and action planning

• Implementing high performance work methods and measurement

• Process and productivity improvement

• Systems alignment

• Organizational assessments

Executive Acquisition Consultant 14 Job Description: Work with Executive and Senior-level government managers on highly-complex support requirements without supervision. Acts as primary liaison with the client and holds overall responsibility for project success, including all strategic decisions. Able to advise GS-15 and SES-level government customers on all areas of budget, organizational and technical issues. Capable of analyzing complex organizational challenges and recommending agency-impacting improvements. Conduct agency-level detailed organizational studies and evaluations, design agency-impacting procedures, conduct agency-level workforce restructuring, develop and conduct complex workforce streamlining and measurement studies, prepare detailed budget and technical operations and procedures recommendations to guide executive and senior government management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Conduct Succession

Planning for government agency senior level positions, design and deliver Leadership Development Programs. Develop Performance Measurement strategies and standards. Ensure that all work performed is successful in achieving the task's purpose, goals and objectives; on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented, and in accordance with performance specifications, requirements and standards; coordinated with other organizations and integrated with other tasks as required. Works unsupervised. Final products need no modifications by TMS management.

Education: PhD from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human Resources

Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent;

Work Experience: At least 15 years’ experience in areas such as—

• RFP development

• Development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP);

• Monitoring and documenting contractor performance

• Development of Independent Government Cost Estimates

• Proposal evaluation factor development

• Performance-Based contracting

• Evaluation of proposals and bids

• Performance metrics development and implementation

• Development of Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• Administrative Appeal process support

• Source Selection Evaluation Board support

Executive Acquisition Consultant 12

Job Description: Work with GM-14 and below government managers on complex programs. Deliver the support required by the client with minimal supervision. Advise the government customer on budget, organizational and technical issues. Capable of analyzing Division and Directorate-level policy.

Conduct directorate-level detailed studies and evaluations. Prepare and present detailed budget and technical recommendations to guide government managers in operating more efficiently and effectively. Develop Performance Measurement strategies and standards. Ensure that all work performed is successful in achieving the clients purpose, goals and objectives; on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented. Final products need only minor input and improvements by TMS management.

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human

Resources Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least 10 years work experience in

• RFP development

• Development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP);

• Monitoring and documenting contractor performance

• Development of Independent Government Cost Estimates

• Proposal evaluation factor development

• Performance-Based contracting

• Evaluation of proposals and bids

• Performance metrics development and implementation

• Development of Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• Administrative Appeal process support or other directly related areas

Senior Acquisition Consultant 10

Job Description: Works on advanced projects to deliver the support required by the client with only occasional supervision. May work on multiple projects simultaneously. Advises government customers on project and program matters involving organizational or technical issues. Capable of developing and presenting Division-impacting policy recommendations. Ensure that all work performed meets clients goals and objectives, is on schedule, within budget, thoroughly documented, and in accordance with contract performance specifications, requirements and standards.

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management; Human

Resources Management; a Technical Discipline, or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least five years work experience in

• RFP development

• Development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP);

• Monitoring and documenting contractor performance

• Development of Independent Government Cost Estimates

• Proposal evaluation factor development

• Performance-Based contracting

• Evaluation of proposals and bids

• Performance metrics development and implementation

• Development of Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• Administrative Appeal process support

Acquisition Specialist 8

Job Description: Deliver the support required by the client, possibly on multiple projects. Conduct organizational and technical studies and evaluations. Draft organizational improvement concepts. Conduct work measurement studies. Assist management in identifying project improvements. Ensure that all work meets requirements and remains on schedule and within budget. Thoroughly document all work for the client. Coordinate with others as required. Works with daily supervision.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management;

Human Resources Management; a technical discipline or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least five years’ work experience in:

• RFP development

• Development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP);

• Monitoring and documenting contractor performance

• Development of Independent Government Cost Estimates

• Proposal evaluation factor development

• Performance-Based contracting

• Evaluation of proposals and bids

• Performance metrics development and implementation

• Development of Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• Administrative Appeal process support

Acquisition Consultant Assistant 6

Job Description: Assist in supporting the client, typically on task order type projects. Help organize and conduct the planning and completion of projects.

Assist in conducting technical or organizational studies needed by the client. Draft project reports for review by management. Works with daily supervision.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Organizational Design; Organizational Development; Business Management;

Human Resources Management; a Technical Discipline or the equivalent.

Work Experience: At least two years’ work experience in:

• RFP development

• Development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP);

• Monitoring and documenting contractor performance

• Development of Independent Government Cost Estimates

• Performance-Based contracting

• Evaluation of proposals and bids

• Performance metrics development and implementation

• Development of Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• Administrative Appeal process support

TMS Training Course List

Title of Course:

Project Management in Government Organizations

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

days

CPE Credits 13.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 1.1 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This workshop shows you how to firmly control any size project. It firmly focuses on practical, how-to aspects of managing your projects with real-world examples. The competencies addressed in this workshop are: Customer Service Orientation; Conceptual & Strategic Thinking; Judgment & Analytical Thinking; Flexibility; Initiative; Communication & Persuasion; Standards of Excellence & Efficiency; Use of Influence Strategies; Working through others; Entrepreneurial Achievement; Leadership; Group Management; and Organizational Awareness.

Learning Objectives:

• Define Project Management

• Identify the Principles of Problem Project Management

• Identify the Different Stages Involved in Project Management

• Identify Slack, Critical Path and Super Critical Path

• Identify Performance Management Techniques

• Mentoring and Leading the Project team

• Organizing the Project

• Defining and Initiating the Project

• Successful Project Planning

• Managing the Project Scheduling Process Informal and Better Approaches

• Directing the Project

• Evaluating and Adjusting Course

Acquisition Strategy Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 4 days

CPE Credits (if applicable) 27.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits (if applicable) 2.25 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

• This workshop takes you through a five step Acquisition Strategy Analysis and Development process and shows you, step-by-step, how to prepare an organized, thorough, and professional Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP). Participants will explore the value of a highly integrated acquisition team and learn techniques in class to build effective procurement goals and procedures that positively impact each phase of the acquisition. An experienced instructor facilitates an interactive adult-based learning environment that covers considerations for contract-type selection, incentive strategy use, source selection planning, market research analysis, documentation development and analysis, and valuable acquisition risk management techniques. You will learn how a contractor evaluates a solicitation and his tactics for winning the bid based upon the government approach in order to better shape your acquisition and source selection approach. You will develop hands-on experience using powerful new tools to design and build a successful ASP that management will respect. You will receive a detailed handbook for use in developing ASP.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain an in-depth understanding of how to analyze your documents, evaluate your market research results, and plan your acquisition strategy using a practical, step-by-step methods that work for any type of acquisition.

• Receive a Contracting Toolkit, filled with step-by-step instructions, templates, flow charts, examples, tip sheets, checklists, and forms that you will use in preparing an ASP.

• Discover techniques for building and motivating an integrated acquisition team.

• Identify the critical factors and components of an effective and cost saving Acquisition Strategy Plan.

• Understand the membership, scope, methodology, expected outputs, milestones, and resource requirements of each acquisition phase.

• Be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of key acquisition documents.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply acquisition risk management skills in class

Course:

Leadership—Creating Value, Vision & Vitality in Gov’t Orgs

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

2, 3 and 4 days

CPE Credits 13.0-27.0

Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits 1.1-2.25 Maximum Number of Participants:

Description of Class

This workshop teaches what it takes to be someone who is distinguished as clearly a leader. Teaching skills that will have impact beyond the rank on a sleeve or title above a door. This workshop shows you not only principles, but specific actions you can take to get results. You will learn the characteristics that set leaders apart from run-of-the-mill supervisors and managers. This workshop includes the latest thinking on the massive changes going on in government today…including collaborative leadership approaches, knowledge management techniques, performance management and more.

• Develop an Understanding of How to Lead Using the Four Basic Influence Strategies

• Define Leadership and Influence

• Assess Your Leadership Quotient

• Discuss the and Understand Power, Authority and Accountability

• Apply the 8 Characteristics that set Leaders Apart from Managers

• Answer the following Visioning questions for yourself:

• Vision—the Indispensable Quality of Leadership

Contracting for Government Personnel

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

2/3/4/5 days

CPE Credits (if applicable) 7.0-34.0 Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits (if applicable) 0.6-2.8-2.8 Maximum Number of Participants:

Description of Class “How to lead your organization through the A-76 process”

Two day Executive Overview —or— Three, four and five day hands-on Workshops for government employees

This workshop takes you through the contracting process in a step-by-step easy to understand format.

Government employees who are expected to work with contractors, write performance work statements (PWS), conduct market research, or be involved in the acquisition process as either an acquisition or non-acquisition professional will gain valuable insight in this workshop allowing for more meaningful, professional and efficient contribution to the process and their team. Participants will gain a better understanding of the process steps and documentation flow of the contracting process and will be given valuable hands-on experience in applying techniques learned in class to develop effective requirements to improve contractor performance.

• Understand the Acquisition Process.

• Understand how to read, understand and develop key documents used in the contracting process.

• Understand how to write performance requirements.

• Understand government surveillance methods.

• Understand how Market Research impacts the requirements document and acquisition strategy development process.

Intermediate Project Management for Government Personnel

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

3 days

CPE Credits 20.0 Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits 1.7 Maximum Number of

This workshop shows you how to firmly control any size project. It firmly focuses on practical, how-to aspects of managing your projects with real-world examples. The competencies addressed in this workshop are: Customer Service Orientation; Conceptual & Strategic

Thinking; Judgment & Analytical Thinking; Flexibility; Initiative; Communication & Persuasion;

Standards of Excellence & Efficiency; Use of Influence Strategies; Working through others;

Entrepreneurial Achievement; Leadership; Group Management; and Organizational Awareness.

• Mentoring and Leading the Project team

• Defining and Initiating the Project

• Successful Project Planning

• How Does the Contractor Plan the Project?

• Budgeting

• Dealing With Change and Conflict—Procedures for Avoiding the Traps and Staying In Charge

• Scheduling the Project

• Managing the Project Scheduling Process

• Mentoring and Leading the Project team

• Defining and Initiating the Project

• Successful Project Planning

• How Does the Contractor Plan the Project?

• Budgeting

• Dealing With Change and Conflict—Procedures for Avoiding the Traps and Staying In Charge

• Scheduling the Project

• Managing the Project Scheduling Process

Management Development Workshop

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

4 days

CPE Credits 27.0 Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits 2.25 Maximum Number of

This workshop provides the opportunity for experienced federal managers to step into the world of dynamic thinking, creativity and innovation. Managers bring live problems to the seminar and working together, they use seminar learning and each other’s knowledge and experience to work through them.

They will sharpen their skills in the areas of leadership, communication and problem solving. They will also receive valuable insight about their personal strengths and leadership values to propel their approach to the next level.

The workshop focuses on practical problems and situations of the government work environment, and characteristics of the successful leader and Manager. The emphasis is on learning proven ways of thinking and acting in leadership situations. Building credibility, positively influencing people and implementing effective management systems are prominent topics in the workshop. This workshop also explores multiple problem solving and critical thinking techniques.

The handbook you receive in this workshop is a powerful guide that you will refer to for immediate results that your management and team will notice.

• Understand effective resource management techniques

• Building effective policies and organizational procedures aimed at Mission and Vision accomplishment

• Understand how to build effective Vision statements

• Manage the group identity

• Expanding The Sphere of Influence and Increasing Personal Power

• Empowering Mindsets

• Collaborative Approach to Problem Solving

• Motivating People

• Communication

• Leading an Organization to Success

• Determining Organizational Priorities

• Decision Making

• Planning Techniques

• Introducing change

• Coaching and Developing People

• Managing Difficult People

How to Write a PWS/SOW Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 2½ days

CPE Credits 16.5 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 1.4 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

The PWS is the most critical document of the entire contracting process. It determines what your organization will have to live with for years to come. This workshop takes you through the process of writing a Requirements Document and shows you, step-by-step, how to deliver a solid, professional PWS. You will learn how the PWS “fits” into the acquisition process – from acquisition planning to contract closeout.

You will learn how the contractor views the PWS and how what you write determines how they will bid and what their advantages will be. You will learn to develop innovative ideas, plans and strategies, in class, tailored to your organization and designed to empower you to build your document into a dynamic, strong, effective work statement.

• The Performance Work Statement Overview

• The PWS Schedule

• How to Write A PWS, The Seven Step Process, Step-By-Step

• PWS Content and Format

• Determining the Scope of Work

• Finding The Information You Need

• Describing the Level Of Service You Require

• Nailing Down the Requirements

• Performance Requirement Summary

• Government Furnished Property and Services (GFP)

• Contractor Furnished Items

• Historical quality factors

• Relationship of The PWS To The Agency Cost Estimate

• Reviewing and Coordinating The PWS

• Overview of The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

• Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Change & Transition Management in Government Organizations

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 3 days

CPE Credits 20.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 1.7 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This workshop is designed to create a positive work environment that promotes cooperation by learning how to deal more effectively with change when it occurs. Learn to modify and adapt goals, respond to issues before they reach crisis mode and control anxiety. This workshop will focus on individual and organizational change. It is a guide to the journey through fundamental change. You will be given all the essentials required for this journey. Not only does it cover the technical aspects of planning, engineering, implementing and managing change, it also provides participants with practical tools for approaching each step they learn in class. Each of these steps has clearly defined outcomes, activity, accountability, and decisions.

A senior retired federal government manager shares his experiences in successfully reengineering government organizations; in turning around ineffective organizations; and in starting successful new organizations, to illustrate, step-by-step, how to develop a brilliantly successful organization, that gets results—consistently.

A superbly practical workshop designed for government employees that covers —

• Learn the ADKAR™ Change Management Model

• Awareness of the need to change

• Desire to create; support; participate in and lead change

• Knowledge required to implement and introduce change

• Ability to effect the change

• Reinforce the changes made while continuing champion change

• Enhance teamwork and productivity

• Reduce individual anxiety and stress by learning to find Control, Understanding, Support, and Purpose in the midst of Change and Transition

• Reduce conflicts and tension amongst staff

• Create means of understanding and controlling Change

• Use the “Focus-Reflect-Act” learning technique to process Change

• Identify preferred personal approaches to processing Change and Transition

• Focus on and define the specific challenges of the Change situation

• Interpret and reflect on personal feelings, behaviors and expectations of the Change situation

• Act and respond in constructive ways to the Change situation based upon this new learning experience and then take positive steps to move forward

Strategic & Operational Planning for Government Organizations

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 4 days

CPE Credits 27.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 2.25 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Strategic and Operational Planning for Government Organizations is a hands-on workshop designed specifically for those supervisors, managers and executives who must chart their organization’s future in a time of massive, high-speed, congressional-level change. This workshop deconstructs conventional wisdom about strategic planning and redefines the steps necessary to build vision, innovation, leadership, and professionalism in government organizations.

This workshop is led by a highly experienced federal government manager who will give you clear, solid, practical advice—and high-level thinking—about what strategic planning is and what it isn’t. The most current, up-to-the minute changes in government are discussed, as well as likely future changes, and how to plan for them. You will discuss strategic planning models with an eye toward the pitfalls and fallacies of conventional strategic planning wisdom. Professional processes are developed within the context of the organization and its needs.

• The Executive view

• Survey of classical planning models

• Merits and drawbacks of strategic planning: correct expectations

• Strategic Thinking

• Correct planning principles

• Successful strategic planning processes

• The situation audit

• Developing your organization’s purpose and mission

• A strong strategic vision

• Formulating program strategies

• Medium-range functional programming

• Translating strategic plans into current decisions

• Contingency planning and alternatives

• Techniques for planning

• Designing control systems

• The human dimension

• Dynamic strategies and tactic

Problem Solving & Decision Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

2/3 days

Making in Gov’t Organizations

CPE Credits 13.0-20.0 Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits 1.1-1.7 Maximum Number of Participants:

Description of Class

The workshop is designed to develop the analytical and critical thinking skills of key technical professionals who can apply those skills on critical organizational issues. Participants will learn how to identify, define and resolve issues; make decisions based on objective criteria; develop step-by-step plans to effectively implement decisions; and facilitate teamwork in problem solving and decision making.

Experienced managers who are ready to expand their prospective on management and leadership. Bring your real-world problems and collaborate with your colleagues in a facilitated discussion and wrap up the week with an individual and organizational improvement plan.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the principles of Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Assess whether the problem or decision belongs to you or your organization before diving in

• Gain a knowledge of Problem Solving and Decision Making tools and techniques

• Understand how to define Problem Solving and Decision Making success

• Recognize potential threats and opportunities using a SWOT analysis

Additional Learning Objectives for 3-Day Workshop:

• How to sell the tough decision to the uncertain team or boss

• Identify biases in Decision Making

• How to use powerful tools to select the best options

• Learn to Facilitate Change and Innovation once a decision has been made

Professional Skills Training Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days):

4/5 days

CPE Credits 27.0-34.0 Minimum Number of Participants:

CEU Credits 2.25-2.8 Maximum Number of

Effective communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making and presentation skills are proven baseline skills to distinguish yourself as a government employee, supervisor and manager.

Learning the latest and most effective techniques to apply these skills are proven means to separate yourself from the norm. This workshop shows you how to quickly solve problems & make confident decisions . . . to be recognized as someone who can be counted on to get results — consistently. You will gain powerful new skills to use now. No theories . . . this workshop firmly focuses on the clear, practical, non-mathematical how-to techniques using your natural strengths, experience and judgment to accurately navigate the tough and circumstantial challenges you face each day in your government work environment.

Who should attend — For every individual contributor and manager who wants to learn a logical, practical method to become a consistently better at effective communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision making and presenting.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze and use body language with purpose

• Apply effective listening techniques to improve understanding

• Apply techniques to speak more confidently to build rapport and increase understanding of intent

• Understand communication styles

• Construct conversations to influence people

• Enhance written communication professionalism skills

• Model confidence to make a bigger impact on their audience

• Understand the benefits of developing Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

• Define EQ competencies and origins

• Apply the researched EQ competency framework to optimize professional performance

• Build a personal EQ development strategy

• Conduct a personal EQ Assessment

• Apply tools and techniques for increasing competence in the Four Domains of EI

• Effective Techniques for Collaboration during Team/Staff/Group Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

• Questions to ask about any problem to show you’re a world-class problem-solver

• Defining Problem-Solving & Decision-Making success

• Getting a handle on the problem with effective problem analysis

• Cause Analysis Techniques

• Option Analysis using a variety of tools

• Powerful Decision Making techniques to achieve maximum group ownership and follow-through

• Interpret types of presentations you are expected to produce

• Understand common misconceptions about presentations

• Make use of a successful presentation checklist

• Apply effective planning and preparation techniques and tools

• Organize your presentation for maximum success

• Develop the Presentation

• Understand Delivery Techniques

Project Management for Non-Project Managers

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 2 days

CPE Credits 13.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 1.1 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This introductory workshop gives you the practical skills you need to handle multiple small projects — with tight deadlines and using limited resources. The pragmatic, hands-on methods you learn are derived from proven success in government organizations. Advance your skills in ways no other workshop offers.

Learn how to be recognized as someone who gets results . . . consistently. The free handbook you receive in this workshop is a powerful guide you will use today for immediate results your manager will notice. In addition, a Project Management Toolkit, including checklists, forms, and how-to tip sheets, is yours free in this workshop.

Learning Objectives: (for more details, see our catalog):

• Putting Project Management to Work— Making Things Happen On-Time and On-Budget

• Success factors & characteristics that relate to you

• Getting started

• What does your boss expect from you?

• Tenacity—getting the job done, no matter what obstacles are in your way

• Identifying the Work to be Done—Methods for Describing Tasks and Workflow

• Choosing Your Resources—Getting Who and What You Need to Get Things Done

• Estimating Duration’s and Schedules

• Budgeting—Reliable Procedures for Establishing Costs and Expenditures

• Getting Started & Assessing Progress—Processes for Keeping Projects On Track

• Dealing With Change and Conflict—Procedures for Avoiding the Traps and Staying In Charge

• Closing Out the Project—Applying What You Learn to Improve Future Performance

Fundamentals of

Acquisition Procedures

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 3 days

CPE Credits (if applicable) 20.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits (if applicable) 1.7 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This workshop provides participants with the practical, hands-on skills and knowledge needed to be an effective contributor to the government acquisition process. The government executes over $400 billion a year in contract money. This introductory workshop gives you the practical knowledge and skills you need to both understand and influence the phases, procedures, and processes that make it all work.

In this workshop you will examine key factors which affect the duration of contract planning and execution and explore proven techniques in the key areas that influence success of the acquisition and contractor performance. An experienced instructor will demystify these key areas and provide insightful techniques and tools to understand and aid acquisition planning, market research, source selection, contract administration, monitoring performance and contract close out.

• Understanding the FAR.

• What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

• Discuss the Phases of the Acquisition Process.

• Demonstrate Effective Market Research Techniques

• Understand how to read, understand and develop key documents used in the contracting process.

• Demonstrate how to write measurable and effective performance requirements.

• Understand government surveillance methods and when to apply them.

• Understand how to track GFP.

• Discuss contract close-out.

The Challenge of Leadership

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 5 days

CPE Credits 34.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20

CEU Credits 2.8 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This workshop provides a clear, practical look at the qualities and characteristics of leaders and leadership situations. The workshop focuses on practical problems and situations of the government work environment, and characteristics of the effective leader. The emphasis is on learning proven ways of thinking and acting in leadership situations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify Your Own Leadership Strengths and Areas to Improve

• Understand the Importance of Credibility, and Living Your Values

• Identify and Try New Approaches Needed for Growth

• Build Collaboration, Teamwork and Trust, to Help Others Excel

• Value and Recognize the Accomplishments of Others

• Inspire Others Around a Common Vision of the Future

• Identify and Try New Approaches Needed For Growth

• Apply the Leadership Practices to a Current Business Challenge

Quantity or Other Applicable Discounts (Explain) All training is delivered at your site. Rates for all training classes includes facilitation within CONUS, per diem and all books and materials.

Management Techniques in Government Organizations

Length of Course(# of Hrs/Days): 5 days

CPE Credits 34.0 Minimum Number of Participants: 20 CEU Credits 2.8 Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Description of Class

This workshop gives supervisors and managers the practical skills needed to plan, schedule, organize, direct and control resources to get results. The pragmatic, hands-on methods you learn are derived from proven success in government organizations. You will advance your skills in managing government employees, planning, accomplishing the mission, organizing, problem-solving, facilitating change and making decisions.

In addition, you will learn how to be recognized as someone who gets results . . .

consistently. A Personality Self-Test will also administered to allow managers and prospective managers to assess their own personality traits and appreciate the uniqueness that each type brings to the team.

The Management Techniques Handbook you receive in this workshop is a powerful guide you will use for immediate results that your management will notice and appreciate and is yours to keep as a resource after the workshop is complete. In addition, you will receive a Management Techniques Toolkit, including useful checklists, forms, and how-to tip sheets.

Learning Objectives:

• Managing and Supervising in a Government Environment

• The Key Steps in Planning

• Organizational Innovation

• Accessing the Motivation of your workforce

• Determining and Effectively Communicating Organizational Priorities

• Conceptual and Strategic Thinking

• Why and How Your Planning Should Reflect Your Organization’s Mission Statement

• Organizing for Effectiveness

• Problem Solving & Risk Management for Supervisors and Managers

• Decision-Making Guide

• Using project management to your advantage

• Creating an Environment for Successful Projects

• Recognizing and Dealing with Personality Types on Your Team

• Maximizing Strengths of Personality Types on Your Team

• Dealing with Change and Conflict—Procedures for Making Change Work

• Getting Started & Assessing Progress—Processes for Keeping Work On Track

• Communication, Image & Influence

• Managing Problem Performance

• Directing and Controlling Resources

• Monitoring & Adjusting Performance

• Leading Ethics in Professional Organizations

All training is delivered at your site.

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For information & pricing on other workshops, please contact Stacey Kruse at (303)841-7541.

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