Mission Critical Teams Professional Development Training

This is a synopsis for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract deem only one source reasonably available. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Hostage Rescue Team, Washington, D.C. intends to establish a sole-source award to the Mission Critical Team Institute (MCTI) for team development training.

The MCTI has created a one-of-a-kind, invitation only, team professional development program for the purpose of training and research that is focused on how "mission critical" teams can enhance the selection, training, and development of their operators. This course is specifically tailored by MCTI to the FBI's interests and the interests of other entities tasked with similar mission sets. The program's leaders have collaborated with various government agencies and partners to provide instruction that facilitates discussion among like-minded peers on the complex challenges that mission critical teams face in extreme tactical situations. The program is designed for the aforementioned entities to support each other by raising the shared problems of operating in a dangerous environment and identifying solutions that meet a unit's specialized needs.

This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, only one source is reasonably available. The government intends to use FAR parts 12 and 13 to purchase the above services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for these items as provided by the University of Pennsylvania is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training.

This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than November 9th, 2018. E-mail statements will be accepted but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt of information including their appropriate DUNS number. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to either the contracting officer, Mr. Brian Chrostowski, at bchrostowski@fbi.gov or contract specialist, Ronald Greene, at ragreene2@fbi.gov. Any party responding to this notice shall send clear, factual documentation demonstrating their capabilities to perform the required services and training in a .pdf or .docx format.

The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.

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