CPI_Training_Sources_Sought.pdf

Sources Sought Notice HUD Continuous Process Improvement Training

This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) is being issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10, Market Research. It is for information, planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as either a solicitation or obligation on the part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of this RFI is to help HUD determine the availability and capability of businesses eligible for various set-asides under NAICS 611430. HUD will use this market research information to assess the market's capability to successfully meet the Department’s Continuous Process Improvement training needs.

Sources Sought Response Requirements

HUD invites your firm to review the attached draft requirements statement and, if interested, submit the following:

1.) a capability statement that addresses your ability to provide the type of services established in the document, 2.) a description of the company’s past performance and experience with services similar in scope and size to the services outlined in the draft SOW, and

3.) your firm’s eligibility for set-asides (such as small business, 8(a), SDVOSB, etc.) under the proposed NAICS

This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on the response received.

Please submit the requested capability statement and additional information via email to the Contracting Officer, Shelli Waltz, at Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov.

mailto:Shelli.J.Waltz@hud.gov

HUD Continuous Process Improvement Training

HUD is considering award of a purchase order for a contractor to provide Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) training and mentoring. Contractor will provide training, mentoring, and certification for CPI activities. Estimated time is 80 hours per month as follows:

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Executive Training – 8 hours Supervisor Training - 16 hours Supervisor Training – 16 hours

Lean 101 Training – 16 hours Lean 101 Training – 16 hours Lean 101 Training – 16 hours

Training Preparation – 16 hours

Training Preparation – 16 hours

Training Preparation – 16 hours

Project Coaching/Mentoring – 40 hours

Project Coaching/Mentoring – 32 hours

Project Coaching/Mentoring – 32 hours

Task One: Deliver Toyota Production System Training Contractor will deliver process improvement training. Executive training will consist of eight hours including the history of TPS, TPS management philosophy and tools, HUD’s CPI program, and senior management role in CPI. Supervisor training will consist of 16 hours including the history of TPS, TPS management philosophy and tools, HUD’s CPI program, and simulations to reinforce the tools. Lean 101 training will consist of 16 hours of instruction introducing employees to TPS, history of TPS, TPS management philosophy and tools, HUD’s CPI program, and simulations to reinforce the tools.

Estimated Annual Classes Executive Training: 4 Supervisor Training: 8 Lean 101: 12

Task Two: Coach and mentor project leaders during training period Contractor shall provide Master Black Belt services by coaching and mentoring students through initial projects associated with training period. Intent is to provide experience in use of TPS tools to solve real problems and improve processes throughout HUD.

Estimated weekly 30-minute mentoring engagements: 16

Task Three: Provide certification Contractor will administer an examination to test student knowledge. In addition, contractor will recommend and confer certification on HUD employees.

Task Four: Training and technical assistance support Contractor will provide technical assistance and/or virtual or in-person training to HUD staff as needed.