RTWS Termination - DCAA Director's Development Program in Leadership - Partnering

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has published a Special Notice announcing the termination of a contract opportunity related to the Defense Contract Audit Agency's (DCAA) Director's Development Program in Leadership (DDPL). The notice was posted on April 29, 2025, with a due date of April 30, 2025. This Special Notice serves to make public the releasable details of a terminated or cancelled award. The original contract was for an executive leadership development program designed to provide specialized education courses for senior-level government employees. The opportunity was initially structured for one base year with four optional 12-month extension years, spanning from September 22, 2020 to September 21, 2025.

The DDPL program was intended to deliver 3-6 day leadership courses focusing on seven key executive competencies: Vision, Partnering, Strategic Thinking, External Awareness, Political Savvy, Global Perspective, and Entrepreneurship. The contract was to be awarded to one institution based on technical approach, management approach, prior experience, past performance, and pricing. Each course was planned to accommodate 25-40 participants, utilizing pre-existing open enrollment curriculum delivered at the contractor's educational institution. Key program requirements included providing faculty instruction, classroom facilities, instructional materials, program management, website access, lodging accommodations, meals, and course certificates. While the specific reasons for termination are not detailed in the notice, the Special Notice ensures transparency in the contract's cancellation process by making the releasable information publicly available.