S02 -Notice of Intent to Sole Source Card Slitter.pdf

Presolicitation Notice

SUBJECT* Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Advisement Analytical Tool

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 21703

SOLICITATION NUMBER* N/A

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 08-31-2024 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK,

USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* R499 – Support – Professional NAICS CODE* 611430 – Professional and Management

Development Training PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Performed at the contractor’s site(s).

POSTAL CODE N/A

COUNTRY

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Strategic Acquisition Center - Frederick Department of Veterans Affairs

POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Brian Tedesco Brian.tedesco@va.gov

Contracting Officer Justin Cole Justin.cole4@va.gov 202-705-3088

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/opal/sac/index.asp URL DESCRIPTION To learn more about SAC and its mission

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL

ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

mailto:Brian.tedesco@va.gov mailto:Justin.cole4@va.gov

DESCRIPTION

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a non-competitive, firm-fixed price purchase order (sole-source) with OREADY, LLC to procure High-Performing BRM Training. The training consists of a four (4) day virtual instructor led class designed to educate IT professionals on delivering impact with business partners across the organization. The training shall empower BRMs and other IT professionals with the knowledge required to make a tangible impact on their organization’s success and maximize the returns on IT investment.

The High-Performing Business Relationship Management Training curriculum shall include:

• The DNA of a High-Performing BRM o What “High-Performance” looks like o The key characteristics, competencies, and actions of high performers

• Developing Meaningful Relationships o Mastering the human aspect of relationships o The three stages of effective relationship-building

• Critical Skills for High-Performing BRMs o An immersive review of the critical skills vital to high-performing BRMs o The importance of Executive Presence and Influential Communications

• Making an Impact o How to positively affect results, increase effectiveness, and inspire growth o The power of information, communication, and action

• Driving Opportunity o Uncovering opportunities for efficiency, growth, and innovation o How to assemble, assess, and present opportunities to leadership

• Troubleshooting o How to conduct yourself when issues arise o Potential resolutions for the most common issues and what to avoid doing when trying to resolve them

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.§ 3304(a)(5) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302- 5 entitled, “Authorized or required by statute” - Sole source awards under the WOSB Program – 15 U.S.C. 637(m) (see FAR 19.1506).

This is a "Notice of Intent" and not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties that feel they can provide the services may respond to the point of contact listed in this notice with a capability statement no later than 10:00AM EST on September 23, 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.