RFI-Competency Modeling for Mission Critical Occupations
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JK4-Competency-Modeling-for-Mission-Critical-Occupations
- Agency
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Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541612 Human Resources Consulting Services
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Transportation's Departmental Office of Human Resource Management is seeking contract support services to develop and update competency models for Mission Critical Occupations (MCOs) and DOT positions involved in overseeing the safety of automated technologies. The primary objective is to create a comprehensive competency library that will enable the Department to assess its workforce, identify competency gaps, and support personnel recruitment and selection efforts. Key requirements include engagement of an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist with a Master's degree or PhD, minimum five years of applied competency modeling experience, and minimum five years leading federal human capital projects, along with substantial knowledge of OPM and OMB human capital policies. The deliverables encompass updated and new competency models with definitions and work behaviors, a competency assessment system enabling employee self-assessments and supervisor evaluations with gap identification, and employee and enterprise-level training recommendations. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, May 1, 2026, to Maliha.Habib.CTR@dot.gov with a courtesy copy to Robin.Golden@dot.gov, with responses limited to 10 pages excluding attachments and including company capability statements, business size classification, proposed contract type, estimated costs, and suggested labor categories.
This is a pre-solicitation notice with no set-aside designation, and no current contractor incumbents are identified in the available documents. The anticipated period of performance is four years, comprising one base year plus three optional one-year periods, with the base period requiring updates to 8-10 existing competency models, implementation of the assessment system, and finalization of assessment methodology. The scope covers approximately 5,000 employees across DOT occupational series, with the contractor responsible for updating existing models created nearly ten years ago and developing new competency frameworks for positions without established models, including specialized areas such as cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence oversight. Specific budget information or award value ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Monthly status reports and at least monthly meetings with the DOT Contracting Officer Representative are required throughout contract performance. If the DOT determines to proceed with procurement, a formal Request for Proposal will be issued; this current notice is exploratory only and responses will not be reimbursed or used as formal proposals.
Notice text
Title: Sources Sought Notice pertaining to a contemplated new procurement to acquire contract support services to ensure those who fill Mission Critical Occupations (MCOs) and DOT positions are involved in overseeing the safety of automated technology have the competencies required to support the DOT mission.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
The purpose of the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure the services of entities who can assist in recruiting personnel to fill Mission Critical Occupations (MCOs) and other DOT positions involved in overseeing the safety of automated technologies and ensure that they have the competencies required to support the DOT mission.
Although the DOT has competency models for many of its MCOs, the models were created nearly 10 years ago. The DOT is seeking to update existing competency models and build new ones that can be used by DOT for gap assessment and personnel selection. The DOT is seeking to create a comprehensive competency library that will enable the Department to assess its workforce and identify competency gaps and subsequently close the competency gaps.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Departmental Office of Human Resource Management (DOHRM) Division of Human Capital Planning and Solutions (M-11) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to seek industry comments and identify potential Contractors capable of performing the work described herein.
This notice is not a Solicitation and it does not seek the submission of formal binding quotation/proposal. If the DOT determines that these services will be procured, a formal Request for Proposal will be issued. DOT cannot and will not reimburse any organization for its time, effort, or costs expended in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
The NAICS code for this effort is 541612 (Human Resource Consulting Services).
The anticipated period of performance proposed is four years inclusive of a one (1) year base period and three (3) one year option periods.
RESPONSES TO THIS RFI
After reviewing the DRAFT SOW, interested parties shall submit the following in response to this Sources Sought Notice:
- Company Capability Statement tailored to the requirement (SOW) that demonstrate ability to successfully accomplish the goals of the project.
- Business size;
- Proposed contract type; and
- Estimated cost that will describe the required level of effort and cost to complete the tasks outlined herein and
- Suggested labor categories.
FORMAT AND PAGE LIMIT
Responses to these sources sought notice shall not exceed 10 pages, excluding any attachments. There is no formal question and answer period for this notice and no questions will be entertained before the due date, however, feel free to submit questions and comments as part of your submission.
Interested companies should e-mail their responses to this notice to Maliha.Habib.CTR@dot.gov with a courtesy copy to Robin.Golden@dot.gov by 12:00 PM Eastern Time, Friday, May 01, 2026.
Please reference “Competency Modeling for Mission Critical Occupations” in the subject line when submitting your response.
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