RFI_BRM_Training.docx

Sources Sought Notice

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 Notice 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. Submission of any information in response to this Sources Sought Notice is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Business Integration and Outcomes Services (BIOS) is in need of two 4-day virtual instructor-led courses to strengthen their High-Performing Business Relationship Management (BRM) personnel with advanced management skills, become more secure and empowered in their roles, and be educated in building relationships with key stakeholders. Each of the two courses will host a maximum of 25 attendees and will provide BRM senior-level team building to help the relatively newly formed executive team work together more effectively, improve communications, and discuss solutions to improve team processes and functioning.

Please see attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

If your organization is capable of providing these services, please respond to this Sources Sought as follows:

1. Cover Sheet - 1 page

1. Organization name, address, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UIE) number and web site.

2. Primary point of contact to include e-mail address and phone number.

3. Company’s size status as listed in SAM under NAICS 561621 – Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths). State if your company is also verified as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database. State if your company is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business or Large Business

4. If these services are available on your company’s GSA contract, provide GSA contract number, schedule, and SIN category or NASA SEWP contract, provide NASA SEWP contract number.

1. Capabilities Statement and Market Information - no more than three pages

1. If this contract were an SDVOSB set aside, can your SDVOSB comply with VAAR Clause 852.219-75, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction?

2. What key questions do you need to see answered in a future PD before you decide to respond to the solicitation?

3. Please describe your experience working with Government agencies. Specifically, what processes do you have in place to submit a timely and quality quote?

4. Would you be interested in proposing on a solicitation for this work?

5. What is the earliest date you could have the High-Performing BRM Training courses ready to begin?

6. Do you currently offer High-Performing BRM training and have a demo available for review?

7. Please provide estimated pricing information for the two 4-day training courses for a total of 50 attendees (each course will have 25 attendees).

8. If you already provide High-Performing BRM training, can you provide customer feedback/reviews on the quality and applicability of the training content?

9. Would you propose other NAICS for these services?

10. Please provide any other feedback or suggestions that you deem appropriate.

Submissions must be emailed to Christina Brown (Christina.Brown13@va.gov), Brian Tedesco (Brian.Tedesco@va.gov), and Justin Cole (Justin.Cole4@va.gov) by the date/time listed in the Posting.