Strategic Planning Conference Trainer

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS), Biloxi, MS, is issuing a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice in conjunction with procedures in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation is being issued. The solicitation number 36C25619Q0350 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 effective October 26, 2018. The NAICS code is 611430 and the size standard is $11.0 million. This requirement is 100% set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and will be firm-fixed-price. The closing date for this notice is 12:00 PM CST January 31, 2019. The requirement is for the following:
Contractor shall provide teaching facilitator services for training use at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS. This training will consist of an off-site training by a facilitator having extensive knowledge of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Priorities for Strategic Actions in accordance with the below Statement of Work (SOW).
To be eligible for award of a contract, vendor must be actively registered in the SAM database (http://www.sam.gov). Vendor is also required to complete representations and certifications found in the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - - Commercial Items.
Responses submitted as SDVOSB, or VOSB, must show clear and convincing evidence that your company has the capabilities and qualifications to provide this service to be considered as a source. SDVOSB and VOSB shall also show evidence that they will perform 51% of the work. All parties are asked to identify any subcontractors that shall also be utilized. SDVOSB or VOSB must also be verified with the seal in VetBiz to be considered as a source. Same for/with subcontractor.
Questions regarding this solicitation must be made in writing to the Contract Specialist, Rene Impey at rene.impey@va.gov, or by fax at 228-523-4324, and must include the solicitation number 36C25619Q0350 on the subject line or the cover sheet. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS OR INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submissions for all questions must be received by 12:00 PM CST on January 28, 2019. The closing date for this notice is 12:00 PM CST January 31, 2019.
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Strategic Planning Summit Facilitator
1. Contract Title: Strategic Planning Summit Facilitator.
2. Background: The primary purpose of this Summit is to conduct an effective planning session that identifies key issues, produces a working action plan, and assigns responsibility/ accountability for implementing the goals This training has not been previously performed at this facility; however, it is required to assist with guiding Service Chiefs, Pentad Staff, and Physicians with the 2019 Strategic Planning Summit.
3. Scope. Teaching facilitator services is being purchased for training use by the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS). This training will consist of an off-site training, specified in the below characteristics, by a facilitator having an extensive knowledge of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Priorities for Strategic Actions as well as being able to relate the priorities back to the VISN 16 Strategic Plan.
4. Specifications/Characteristics:
Teaching facilitator must have extensive knowledge of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Priorities for Strategic Actions as well as:
Ability to relate the priorities back to the VISN 16 Strategic Planning Committee. Must be available February 13-15, 2019, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Training to be held at the Mississippi State University Coastal Research & Extension Center, Biloxi, MS. Facilitator must be able to include the design and implementation of goal setting discussions and associated activities in the development of the VA s Strategic Plan.
5. Training:
Training included for 3-days off-site.
6. Delivery: Feb. 13 through 15, 2019, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Mississippi State University Coastal Research & Extension Center
1815 Popps Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS 39532.