Notice of Intent to Sole Source to the Partnership For Public Service's Federal Human Capital Collaborative

The National Science Foundation (NSF) intends to negotiate a sole source purchase order with the Partnership for Public Service for annual membership Federal Human Capital Collaborative support membership. The annualamount is the “medium size agency" fee of $15,000 for organizations with between 1,000 to 15,000 employees. Payment provides membership from October 1st through September 30.  The total period of performance shall include a 12-month base and four 12-month option periods.

Membership conveys all rights and benefits, as described, for the National Science Foundation.

Membership benefits include the following:

(1) Opportunity to nominate 6 HR staff members to the Emerging HR Leaders Forum– a professional development program for high potential federal HR professionals. Emerging HR Leaders meet in a facilitated peer-exchange environment and may also engage in cross-agency team learning activities between meetings. This forum is available in-person through our Winter or Summer classes, as well as our virtual-only class.

(2) Quarterly meetings with human resources leaders from other federal agencies to identify critical issues, highlight best practices, facilitate problem solving and develop strategies to effect change across government and within the Administration.

(3) Collaborate with the Partnership for Public Service and other member agencies to influence the agenda for regulatory and legislative reforms; and to develop and enhance the federal HR profession. (4) Receive regular updates from the Partnership on its work and programs, as well as updates on trends, events and other issues within the federal government.

The anticipated period of performance is one (1) base year starting October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 and four (4) one-year option periods. Partnership for Public Service is the only source for the required services.

The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration by the agency, demonstrating an ability to provide these or equivalent services. Capability statements are due to the Contracting Officer listed in this announcement no later than Monday, January 13, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EST.