A03 FAR_13_Single_Source_or_Brand_Name_Justification_Less_Than_SAT - 2024 MFH Leadership All-Hands Training v222_Redacted01.pdf
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This document is a Limited Source/Brand Name Justification under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for a 2-day leadership training event for USDA Rural Development GS-13 to GS-15 staff. The training will be provided by the Arbinger Institute and will focus on enhancing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills through the development of self-awareness and empathy. The training is justified as a sole-source procurement due to the Arbinger Institute's specialized approach and the organization's need for this training following recent restructuring and leadership turnover. The period of performance is September 17-18, 2024, and the total estimated value, including options, is not provided. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611430. Other organizations have until August 22, 2024, at 12:00 pm EST to submit statements of capabilities if they wish to be considered for a competitive procurement.
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United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Limited Source/Brand Name Justification
FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions
Total Estimated Value including options:
Period of Performance including options or ordering periods: September 17-18, 2024.
1. Identification of the requesting office and contracting activity
Requesting Office: United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA-RD) Rural Housing Service (RHS), Multifamily Housing (MFH) Deputy Administrator 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington D.C. 20250
Contracting Activity: United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (USDA-RD) Procurement Management Office, Contracting Operations Division (PMO, COD) 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington D.C. 20250
2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs
A 2-day leadership training for all GS 13, 14, and 15 team leads, supervisory staff and support staff the week of September 16, 2024, in Lexington Kentucky. This leadership training titled is designed to addresses how, as individuals, we receive and process information and how to adapt to customer perspectives to garner solutions.
3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition
The RHS MFH organization underwent a significant reorganization in 2017/2018, whereas several different reporting structures were aligned in one large organization without additional resources or adequate training. A significant amount of leadership turnover occurred including political transition Senior Executive leadership. Additionally, to further complicate the situation, leaders in the GS 13, 14, and 15 positions have never received professional development leadership training and others reported it has been more than 10 years since their last training.
The Arbinger Institute is an organization focused on providing training and resources for leadership, and organizational change. Their training approach emphasizes the importance of seeing others’ perspectives and fostering collaborative relationships to drive positive outcomes. The Arbinger Institute stressed the importance of a mindset shi t (inward and outward) and their approach is to accentuate cultural change, self-awareness, and long-term impact. When compared to other training vendors like John Maxwell Team and Franklin Covey; Arbinger’s training is customized to provide critical solutions by providing actionable tools and strategies that can be at once applied to enhance leadership, communication, and problem solving. What set Arbinger training apart from other similar trainings is that they offer an in-depth training program that covers various aspects of leadership, conflict resolution, and team dynamics often emphasizing deep personal and cultural shifts. Acknowledging other’s perspective leads to clearer, more empathetic communication, reducing misunderstanding and conflicts. Individuals that take
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