Amended STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM (SLFP) AT OFFUTT AFB, NE

Amended SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM (SLFP) AT OFFUTT AFB, NE

1. INTRODUCTION

   1. This is a Sources Sought synopsis being conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time.
   2. This is an initial step in the planning process for performing a custom-tailored, six (6) credit hour professional development program which includes two (2) concurrent, interconnected three (3)credit hour (letter graded), 13 week graduate-level courses for ten USSTRATCOM civilian employees located in Bellevue, Nebraska.   The Government is contemplating award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract.
   3. The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks potential sources to provide the professional development program for USSTRATCOM located in Bellevue, Nebraska. The potential sources shall:
      1. be fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC);
      2. have student learning facilities located within 15 driving miles of Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), Nebraska;
      3. Offer a Master’s degree program in: 1) Business Management (MBA), OR 2) Political Science, International Security, International Relations, or similar.
      4. Offer a 3-credit hour, graduate-level course covering techniques for team    building, collaborative leadership, interpersonal collaboration, conflict resolution, consensus-building, creative problem solving, negotiation, facilitation, group process design, and collaboration engineering.
      5. Offer a 3-credit hour, graduate-level independent study course on either strategic deterrence or international relations.
   4. The professional development program courses shall include, at a minimum, the following modules, courses, lessons or classes:

1. Student orientation and enrollment session
2. USSTRATCOM Senior Leader interchange on perspective and expectations (kickoff)
3. A 3-credit hour course on collaboration, teambuilding and conflict resolution
4. A 3-credit hour course on strategic deterrence and international relations
5. Topics include: (Academic topic) Ethics
6. (Academic topic) Effective leadership skills
7. (Academic topic) Group dynamics
8. (Academic topic) Research methodology
9. (Academic topic) Creative problem solving
10. (Academic topic) Political theory and international relations
11. (Academic topic) Strategic deterrence in the context of international relations
12. (Academic topic) Hybrid warfare and gray-zone conflicts
13. (Academic topic) Political context and history of China & North Korea
14. (Academic topic) Strategy and critical thinking
15. (Academic topic) Political context and history of Russia
16. (Academic topic) Data analysis and presentation
17. (Academic topic) Political context and history of Iran
18. (Academic topic) Collaborative technologies and innovation
19. (Academic topic) Program & project management
20. (Academic topic) National and international space law & cyberspace law
21. (Academic topic) Enrichment workshops
22. (Academic topic) Introduction to one or more cutting-edge technologies (e.g., advanced computing, autonomy, robotics, directed energy, hypersonics, biotechnology, etc.)
23. (Academic topic) Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics
24. (Academic topic) Electromagnetic spectrum basics, causes of interference, etc.
25. Student and faculty mentor sessions
26. Independent research and study sessions
27. Government Subject Matter Expert (SME) sessions
28. Fellows alumni collaboration and/or mentor sessions
29. Capstone research project that requires synthesis of several of the above topics
30. Capstone project presentation practice sessions
31. Capstone project presentation event
32. Contractor Senior Leader interchange on perspective and expectations (graduation)
    1. Period of Performance: It is anticipated that the contract period will be a base period of approximately one year (from date of award) and 4 one-year option periods
    2. The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, which has a small business standard of $34.5M.  

1. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS:

   1. All businesses capable of providing these services are invited to respond. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Respondents are requested to submit capability packages electronically, as described below.
      1. Requested information listed below must be received no later than 1430 hours (Central Standard Time) on 15 January 2025.
      2. Information package responses shall be sent via email to scott.middleton.3@us.af.mil and angela.leroy@us.af.mil
      3. Information Package: Respondents must include the following information
         1. Company name
         2. Address
         3. Point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number
         4. Federal CAGE Code
         5. Federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number  
         6. Small business category

1. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose, nor does is restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought is strictly voluntary and any offer submitted by such a firm will be evaluated without prejudice. All questions and comments on this notice shall be submitted via e-mail to only the contacts listed below. PRIMARY CONTACT: Scott Middleton, Contract Specialist, scott.middleton.3@us.af.mil, SECONDARY CONTACT: Angela LeRoy, Contracting Officer, angela.leroy@us.af.mil.