Non-Confrontational Interview Skills Training

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis to Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc under the authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1), as set forth in FAR 6.302-1. This acquisition is for Non-Confrontational Interview Skills Training. The purpose of this acquisition is to assist the HUD employees to focus on non-confrontational interview techniques. The period of performance is July 16, 2019 - September 19, 2019. Non-Confrontational Interviewing Techniques is intended for and adapted to the types of cases faced by law enforcement and other investigative local, state, and federal agency professionals. This program will be customized for the types of investigations and interviews conducted by HUD investigators. The instructor must be certified in Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFIÒ) and has extensive practical experience in the field. HUD employees will learn to assess verbal and non-verbal behavior and become more effective at focusing an investigation and obtaining reliable information. Instruction includes a comprehensive overview of a variety of nonconfrontational interview techniques to overcome resistance of victims, witnesses and criminal offenders. Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ) is the only vendor that provide training services that meets the Government's needs. The NAICS code is 611430 and the size standard is $11.0. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may submit a written response via email to alkeia.d.motley@hud.gov by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 27th,2019. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Information received will be considered; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the HUD will proceed with the sole source award to Wicklander-Zulawski & Associates, Inc. (WZ). No collect calls will be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact Alkeia Motley at alkeia.d.motley@hud.gov.
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