DACH Strong Bond Instructor Training Certification - Survival Skills for Healthy Families

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR
STRONG BONDS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CERTIFICATION
SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool (FAR Part 10) being used to determine the potential firms capable of providing the services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. Feedback is encouraged and appreciated.

Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) Contracting Center - Fort Sam Houston (FSH) is seeking information on sources to provide Strong Bonds Instructor Certification training for Army chaplains, chaplain assistants and Family members in the Strong Bonds version of the Survival Skills for Healthy Families curriculum of the Department of the Army, Chief of Chaplains (DACH). The contractor shall provide quote mark Train the Trainer quote mark training events that enable individuals trained to conduct training for Soldiers and family members. A total of ten (10) training events shall be conducted annually. Over the past ten years, the Chaplain Corps has successfully fielded the Strong Bonds program throughout the Army. Strong Bonds is a skills-based relationship building program led by Army Chaplains. It is the Army Chief of Chaplain's program designed to assist commanders in building and strengthening the structure of Army families. Unit ministries teams (UMTs) are charged with providing specialized training for single Soldiers, married couples, and families. Training is also conducted as part of the deployment cycle (pre-deployment, deployment, and reintegration). The foundation for the Strong Bonds curriculum is comprised of training material from the most sought after and respected practitioners of faith-based and secular relationship building programs. Chaplains, chaplain assistants, and Family members receive certification training and conduct training Army-wide utilizing this curriculum. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to provide Instructor Training and presentation materials to Army chaplains, chaplain assistants and Family members in the Strong Bonds version of the Survival Skills for Healthy Families curriculum.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) contemplated for the Strong Bonds Instructor Training Certification is 611430, Professional and Management Training, with a size standard of $10 M. However, respondents may identify other potential NAICS codes and the reasoning to support the recommendation.

This requirement is a follow-on requirement which was previously solicited as quote mark Set Aside quote mark for Small Business and awarded to Family Wellness Associates under contract W91WAW-10-C-0027. Since the current capabilities of industry, to include large and small businesses must be confirmed, all eligible large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this source sought notice.

Respondents WILL NOT be notified of the results of this sources sought survey. If and when a solicitation is issued, it will be posted on www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the respondent's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any synopsis or solicitation.

INFORMATION REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT:

Interested sources shall complete the attached market research questionnaire. It is requested that interested businesses submit to the contracting office the completed market research questionnaire (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum).

The market research questionnaire shall be sent via email to Jacqueline Montague, Contract Specialist, jacqueline.t.montague.civ@mail.mil, Gary Stevens, Contracting Officer, gary.l.stevens.civ@mail.mil, AND Charles G. Trumpfheller, NCR Division Chief, Charles.g.trumpfheller.civ.@mail.mil. Submissions must be received at the office cited no later than 11:59 p.m. (CST) on March 10, 2013.
Point of Contact
Jacqueline Montague, (210) 466-2248. Email your questions to MICC - FSH, jacqueline.t.montague.civ@mail.mil AND include Gary Stevens, Contracting Officer, gary.l.stevens.civ@mail.mil, AND Charles G. Trumpfheller, NCR Division Chief, Charles.g.trumpfheller.civ@mail.mil.

Place of Performance
Place of performance will be within and outside the continental United States. Training locations will be identified by the Office of the Chief of Chaplains.