SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE EEO Refresher.pdf

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is seeking sources for Equal Employment Opportunity Annual Refresher Course, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance , U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requirement.

INTRODUCTION:

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (to include the following subsets: Small Disadvantaged Businesses, certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses and Woman-Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products and/or services.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance (OEEOC) is seeking information from potential sources for: The OEEOC/DISA requires an annual refresher training program for approximately 30 staff members serving in the roles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialists and Investigators. This training is mandated to ensure that all practitioners maintain the highest level of proficiency and remain compliant with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Management Directive 110 (MD-110) requirements for continuing education.

Training Objectives The selected provider must deliver a comprehensive curriculum that satisfies the 8-hour annual refresher requirement. The training shall focus on:

• Updates to EEO laws, regulations, and MD-110 directives.

• Recent significant legal precedents and EEOC Commission decisions.

• Advanced techniques in investigative interviewing and evidence collection.

• Nuances in identifying and processing harassment and retaliation claims.

Technical Requirements To be considered a capable source, vendors shall demonstrate the ability to provide:

Compliance Standards

• Provide Certified Curriculum: Content must strictly adhere to the standards set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for annual refreshers.

a. EEO Specialist requirements

And/or

b. EEO Investigator requirements.

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• Certificates of Completion: Provision of formal documentation for each of the 30 participants, validating the completion of 8 hours of training for personnel files.

Instructional Expertise

• Required Certifications: The Government does not require the vendor to have a specific EEOC certification, as the EEOC does not maintain a certification or credentialing process for private training providers. However, our program is developed by subject matter experts to ensure full alignment with the EEOC’s 'Promising Practices' and federal statutory requirements.

• Qualified Faculty: Instructors must possess a minimum of 5-10 years of direct experience in federal EEO law, investigations, or adjudications.

• Interactive Methodology: The training must go beyond passive lecture, incorporating EEO and compliance case studies, "mock" scenarios, and Q&A sessions relevant to current federal sector challenges.

Delivery Modality

• Format: Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT), approach.

• Accessibility: All digital materials and platforms must be Section 508 compliant to ensure accessibility for all staff members.

• Training will be required every year over the next three years for a total of two training sessions a year.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR

PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE. ANY INFORMATION

SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND: OEEOC has used GPC with the same small business for the previous 2+ years and we are overdue to recompete the

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Contract Number: NA Contract Vehicle: GPC Incumbent and their size: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, LLC Method of previous acquisition: sole source Period of performance: 22 & 24 July 2025

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

Can you demonstrate how your training curriculum aligns with current EEOC MD-110 guidelines and 29 CFR Part 1614 regulations? Specifically, detail your internal process for updating course content in response to new Supreme Court rulings or updated EEOC enforcement guidance within a 30-day window.

Provide examples of at least three projects of similar size and complexity performed for Federal Executive Branch agencies within the last three years. Include the total number of learners trained per year and your demonstrated ability to track, report, and certify completion for a workforce of [Insert Agency] employees.

Briefly outline your instructional design methodology for 'Annual Refresher' content.

How does your training incorporate interactive elements (e.g., branching scenarios, gamification, or knowledge checks) to ensure learner retention and behavioral change, rather than a passive 'slide-and-click' experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Responses should include:

1) Business name and address.

2) Name of company representative and their business title.

3) Small Business Socio-economic status (if small).

4) CAGE Code.

Businesses who wish to respond must send a response via email NLT 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 27, 2026 to Damien.J.Terry.civ@mail.mil, kimberly.c.robinson.civ@mail.mil Quinton.A.Smith.civ@mail.mil and Esther.L.Burke.civ@mail.mil.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package addressing the specific questions above, no more than three pages (not to include the cover page) demonstrating the ability to perform the services listed under Required Capabilities.

mailto:Damien.J.Terry.civ@mail.mil mailto:kimberly.c.robinson.civ@mail.mil mailto:Quinton.A.Smith.civ@mail.mil mailto:Esther.L.Burke.civ@mail.mil

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For information on DISA’s requirements, you can find current information on our home page: www.disa.mil – that includes current forecast and the current acquisition strategies. If there is no information regarding the requirements you may be inquiring about, then there is no additional publicly available information. Please continue to review www.disa.mil.

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