Sources Sought LDP Services.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

PROPOSAL AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining acquisition strategies and issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any potential appropriate small business programs. Whether the business is currently classified as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned company, Hub Zone Small business, Veteran Owned Small Business, or Service

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, the business operations must meet the needs as specified in the source purpose. This sources sought will be open for a period of fifteen (15) days, ending on 06/17/2021.

SOURCE PURPOSE: The United States Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District contemplates professional services from an accredited academic institution or consultant to develop and administer a part-time leadership/management development program for a maximum of 10 Corps of Engineers employees. The overall objective of this program is to help these employees learn, grow, and develop into effective leaders/managers within the Corps of Engineers. The

Offeror shall plan for and conduct program development, curriculum planning, and administration of the part-time

Leadership Development Program including pre-program period activities such as development of the draft curriculum and other pre-start up activities. This will include 80 hours of in-person instruction which can be provided by as many speakers as necessary to deliver 10 8-hour sessions. Consultation hours will be utilized for curriculum coordination with the Government’s LDP Coordinator, program feedback, and one-on-one sessions with program participants. The offeror’s program facilitator shall attend a class kick-off and year end retreat. In addition, the offeror shall provide two diagnostic tools. See attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement for further details.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The US Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Office located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms submitting responses shall present their information in the attached matrix format. The matrix shall show the most recent projects (maximum of six), which demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.

Indicate whether the work was performed as a prime or a subcontractor, as well as what percentage of work your firm performed. List key personnel that participated in the projects and their responsibilities. Provide your ability to meet the requirements described in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement relative to your firm/team.

Provide business name, address, telephone number and business site, socioeconomic category for NAICS code

611430 (size standard $12M), Duns, Cage Code, average number of employees of the concern, and average annual receipts based on the last 3 fiscal years. Packages are due 06/18/2021 at 11:00AM Central Time. *See final page for more details.

Email is the required method of submission to the Contracting office. Submit information to Contract Specialist

Chris Wright at Christopher.T.Wright@usace.army.mil

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. The Government will not provide a debrief on the results of the survey.

All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.

Points of contact listed may be contacted for purpose of verifying performance. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The government shall not be held responsible for any cost incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Notice Regarding Proprietary Information: All submitted materials will be designated for Government Use Only. Participation is strictly voluntary.

Submittal Info Sheet

Section A: Contact Information.

Provide the following in the Cover Page of your submittal:

1. Business name

2. Address

3. Point of Contact

4. Telephone number

5. Email Address

6. Type of business: (indicate the business size of your entity)

Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a) and/or Woman Owned company, Hub Zone Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

7. Duns number

8. Cage Code

9. Average number of employees of the company, and average annual receipts based on the last 3 fiscal years.

Section B: Past performance (page limit 6).

1. List the most recent projects that were similar to this requirement. (maximum of six).

2. Provide the contract number, contract type (i.e. fixed price, indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery, cost reimbursement, etc.), project value, contract value and point of contact with phone number.

3. Indicate whether the work was performed as a prime or a subcontractor, as well as what percentage of work your firm performed.

4. List key personnel that participated in the projects and their responsibilities.