RFI.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 Veteran Affairs, Business Integration and Outcomes Services (BIOS) has a requirement to expand the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the Business Relationship Management Professionals (BRMP) by attending the OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM – BPM 2 Fundamental Exam Preparation Training for 20 BRMPs that will be held virtually.

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 611430 Professional and Management Development Training. 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/VOSB set aside can your SDVOSB/VOSB 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. Are you capable of providing the OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM – BPM 2 Fundamental Exam Preparation Training

6. Would you propose other NAICS for these services?

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

Submissions must be emailed to Raelynn White at Raelynn.White@va.Gov and Justin Cole at Justin.Cole4@va.gov by the date/time listed in the Posting.