FAA Management & Leadership Development Sources Sought/Request for Information

Synopsis:

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by AAQ-740 at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA is requesting information for the FAA’s Career and Leadership Developmental portfolio currently consist of four components in accordance with the attached draft statement of work: 

1. Mandatory Management Courses: Required per FAA Human Resources policy.
2. Succession Planning Programs: Competitive leadership development programs targeting specific positions or levels.
3. Elective Management and Leadership Courses: Offered based on developmental needs and learner interest.
4. Customer-Tailored Offerings: Custom courses and services delivered upon request to internal and external stakeholders.

This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. This is a SSS/RFI being used to update market research only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

Disclaimer:

This SSS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, FAA is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS/RFI. All costs associated with responding to this SSS/RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense.

Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.

Purpose:

The information received will be utilized by the FAA in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS/RFI. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked "PROPRIETARY", and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified.

The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.

Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the SAM.Gov Contract Opportunities website at https://sam.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM.

Program Requirements:

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SSS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.

The core curriculum consists of the developmental courses which are mandatory for FAA managers by current FAA policy or regulation. Core requirements are prescribed by the FAA Office of Human Resources (AHR), Talent Development (AHD) and are prescribed in an annual requirements document. The annual requirements document is adjusted to meet organizational needs from year-to-year. Presently the curriculum consists of a total of 69 web-based and instructor-led courses designed to address FAA’s evolving management and leadership development priorities. Each year, FAA determines the mix and schedule of mandatory/elective courses and program cohorts based on organizational priorities. These requirements may change annually to meet emerging agency needs.   

The portfolio supports a broad audience—from new supervisors to senior non-executive leaders—and includes two cohort-based development programs: one for aspiring managers and one for aspiring senior managers. These programs are competitive, vary in size (16–60 participants), and run 8–18 months, incorporating multi-day seminars, stretch assignments, and experiential learning.

The FAA retains the right to develop and deliver courses, seminars, conferences, and meetings using internal Government personnel or third-party providers under separate contracts. As such, the contractor will not have exclusive rights to deliver all training and development services.

The contractor must be capable of delivering the FAA’s portfolio of courses and programs—either partially or in full, to FAA organizations, other federal agencies, and applicable private sector entities. The contractor must also be prepared to deliver up to 80% of class offerings in regional field locations at the start of the contract.

The contract is expected to be a commercial Firm-Fixed Price/Cost-Reimbursable five-year IDIQ type contract with one basic year and four one-year options.

The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Interested sources should provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name/Address

CAGE Code (if available)

SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number

Point of Contact

Phone/Fax Number

Email address

Web page URL

Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8 (a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 611430 (Small Business Size Standard $15M)

The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 611430, which has a corresponding Size Standard of $15M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

-Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.

-Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?

-Provide Government contract history including contract numbers

Capabilities:

Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Scott Roberson at the following e-mail address: scott.roberson@faa.gov

Please note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docx, or other macro- enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients.

Primary Point of Contact: Scott Roberson

Email: scott.roberson@faa.gov

Attachment:

Draft Statement of Work