LFLDP - Draft PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

ACF Lead Forward Leadership Development Framework

Leadership Development Design, Development, Implementation Support, and Knowledge Transfer Services

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Introduction

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, supervision, materials, equipment, and other non-personal services necessary to design, develop, refine, implement, and transition the ACF Lead Forward Leadership Development Framework in accordance with the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The Contractor shall perform all services necessary to support completion of a Government-owned leadership development framework that strengthens leadership capability among non-supervisory employees and supports ACF University's workforce development, succession planning, leadership readiness, and organizational effectiveness objectives.

This is a non-personal services contract. The Government shall not exercise supervision or control over contractor personnel performing services under this contract. Contractor personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Administration, established ACF University to strengthen workforce capability through enterprise learning and professional development initiatives that support mission delivery, organizational effectiveness, and employee development.

As part of this effort, ACF University initiated development of the Lead Forward Leadership Development Framework to build leadership capability among non-supervisory employees through practical, competency-based learning experiences aligned with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), Federal leadership competencies, and ACF strategic priorities.

Development of the framework has included organizational discovery, workforce and supervisor surveys, stakeholder interviews, co-design sessions, competency mapping, instructional design, curriculum architecture, coaching methodology, and development of an integrated leadership development framework.

This requirement represents the continuation and completion of that effort through development of additional leadership pathways, refinement of instructional materials, implementation planning, pilot implementation support, knowledge transfer, and transition to a Government-owned leadership development capability that can be delivered and sustained internally by ACF University.

1.3 Objective

The objective of this requirement is to complete development and implementation planning for a Government-owned leadership development framework that supports current and emerging organizational priorities, workforce development needs, and leadership capability across ACF.

The Contractor shall collaborate with ACF University to design, develop, refine, and transition leadership development solutions that strengthen organizational effectiveness while providing ACF University with reusable instructional materials, facilitator resources, participant materials, implementation guidance, evaluation methodologies, and knowledge transfer products that support long-term internal delivery.

1.4 Scope

The Contractor shall provide organizational development consulting, instructional design, curriculum development, implementation planning, pilot implementation support, evaluation planning, and knowledge transfer services necessary to complete the ACF Lead Forward Leadership Development Framework.

Services shall include development and refinement of leadership curriculum, instructional materials, assessments, facilitator guides, participant materials, coaching resources, learning activities, implementation guidance, evaluation methodologies, and train-the-trainer resources.

Throughout performance, the Contractor shall collaborate with ACF University to refine curriculum content, instructional materials, case studies, simulations, learning activities, assessments, and supporting resources to address emerging organizational priorities, workforce needs, leadership competency requirements, and evolving Federal workforce development initiatives while maintaining consistency across the integrated leadership development framework.

The Contractor may recommend refinements to instructional sequencing, learning activities, implementation approaches, and supporting materials based upon Government feedback, pilot implementation results, workforce input, and lessons learned throughout performance. All refinements shall remain within the overall scope of the contract and are subject to Government review and approval.

1.5 Specific Tasks

Task 1 – Program Management

The Contractor shall provide project management necessary to successfully perform this requirement.

Activities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting a post-award kickoff meeting;

• Developing and maintaining a Project Management Plan;

• Maintaining an integrated project schedule;

• Conducting recurring project status meetings with ACF University;

• Tracking project milestones, action items, risks, and issues;

• Preparing monthly status reports summarizing work completed, work planned, issues requiring Government attention, and overall project status.

Task 2 – Leadership Framework Development

The Contractor shall complete development of the ACF Lead Forward Leadership Development Framework through development, refinement, and integration of multiple leadership development pathways.

2.1 Lead Forward Completion

Complete development of the existing Lead Forward curriculum, including instructional materials, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, coaching resources, learning activities, capstone activities, and supporting implementation materials.

2.2 Mission Impact & Collaboration

Develop the Mission Impact & Collaboration leadership pathway focused on enterprise collaboration, organizational effectiveness, influence without formal authority, mission execution, and cross-functional leadership.

Deliverables shall include curriculum, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, learning activities, and supporting instructional resources.

2.3 Strategic Foresight & Systems Thinking

Develop the Strategic Foresight & Systems Thinking leadership pathway focused on enterprise leadership, systems thinking, organizational complexity, innovation, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Deliverables shall include curriculum, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, learning activities, and supporting instructional resources.

2.4 Supervisory Readiness

Develop a Supervisory Readiness pathway designed to prepare non-supervisory employees interested in future supervisory responsibilities.

Curriculum shall focus on practical leadership competencies aligned with Federal supervisory responsibilities and ACF leadership expectations.

2.5 Tailored Leadership Development

Throughout contract performance, the Contractor shall collaborate with ACF University to identify opportunities to strengthen and refine leadership development solutions based upon Government feedback, pilot implementation results, workforce input, emerging organizational priorities, and evolving leadership development needs.

Tailoring activities may include refinement of curriculum, learning activities, assessments, case studies, simulations, participant exercises, facilitator guidance, coaching resources, and supporting learning materials, provided such refinements remain within the overall scope of the contract.

2.6 Supporting Learning Resources

Develop supporting leadership development resources, including:

• Facilitator Guides

• Participant Workbooks

• Digital Learning Journey Resources

• Leadership Assessments

• Coaching Resources

• Evaluation Tools

• Implementation Guidance

Task 3 – Implementation Support

The Contractor shall support implementation of the completed framework through implementation planning, pilot implementation support, evaluation planning, and continuous improvement recommendations.

Support activities shall include:

• Pilot implementation planning;

• Facilitation planning;

• Evaluation support;

• Collection and analysis of participant feedback;

• Documentation of lessons learned;

• Recommendations for curriculum refinement following pilot implementation.

Task 4 – Knowledge Transfer and Transition

The Contractor shall support transition of the completed leadership development framework to ACF University.

Activities shall include:

• Train-the-Trainer preparation;

• Knowledge transfer sessions;

• Delivery of editable source materials;

• Implementation guidance;

• Transition recommendations;

• Final documentation supporting long-term Government ownership and internal delivery.

All materials developed under this contract shall be delivered in editable electronic formats suitable for future Government maintenance and modification.

1.6 Deliverables

Deliverable Description Due

Project Management Plan Project schedule, milestones, communication approach, and management strategy

Within 30 calendar days of award

Monthly Status Reports Summary of accomplishments, planned activities, project status, risks, and issues

Monthly

Lead Forward Curriculum Completed curriculum and supporting instructional materials

Per approved project schedule

Mission Impact & Collaboration Curriculum

Completed Tier 2 curriculum and supporting learning resources

Per approved project schedule

Strategic Foresight & Systems Thinking Curriculum

Completed Tier 3 curriculum and supporting learning resources

Per approved project schedule

Supervisory Readiness Curriculum

Completed curriculum and supporting resources

Per approved project schedule

Leadership Assessments Assessment tools and supporting guidance Per approved project schedule

Evaluation Framework Evaluation methodology and supporting tools Prior to pilot implementation

Train-the-Trainer Session Knowledge transfer session supporting internal delivery

Prior to contract completion

Knowledge Transfer Package Editable materials, implementation guidance, and transition documentation

End of Period of Performance

All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Office or Government-approved formats unless otherwise directed by the Government.

Deliverables submitted under this contract are subject to Government review and acceptance. The Government may request reasonable revisions to ensure deliverables satisfy the requirements of this Performance Work Statement. Final acceptance shall be determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Period of Performance

The period of performance shall be twelve (12) months from the date of contract award.

2.2 Contract Type

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Payment shall be based upon satisfactory completion and Government acceptance of required deliverables.

2.3 Place of Performance

Work shall primarily be performed remotely. Limited travel or onsite support may be required with prior Government approval.

2.4 Government-Furnished Information

The Government will provide existing Lead Forward materials, organizational assessments, workforce and supervisor survey results, competency models, and other documentation necessary to support contract performance.

2.5 Data Rights

All curriculum materials, facilitator guides, participant materials, assessments, learning assets, implementation guidance, evaluation methodologies, knowledge transfer materials, and other deliverables developed under this contract shall become Government property in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.