U009--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Kirkpatrick Evaluation Training

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (see FAR 13.303) to Kirkpatrick Partners LLC for Kirkpatrick evaluation training.

The Office of Human Resources & Administration/Office of Security Preparedness (HRA/OSP), Human Capital Services Center (HCSC) has a requirement for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Kirkpatrick training Department learning and development program managers to learn the correct methodology and apply it to an actual VA leadership and development programs to maximize program effectiveness. The Kirkpatrick Model is used evaluate the effectiveness of training interventions and adjust course curricula to improve performance once the participants return to regular duty. HCSC program managers must be proficient in implementing the Kirkpatrick Evaluation model throughout their programs. Only Kirkpatrick training and associated certifications will meet the need build HCSC program managers proficiency levels to perform their duties.

The following in-person and virtual trainings are required:

Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program Bronze Level

Kirkpatrick Four Levels® Evaluation Training Program Silver Level

Igniting the Inner Fire: Kirkpatrick Levels 3 & 4

Training on Trial Workshop

All instructors must have a Certification as a Kirkpatrick Facilitator or Kirkpatrick Consultant. The contractor must be able to issue the Bronze Level and Silver Level Credentials (to include digital certificate and badge) to all participants.

This proposed contract is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501. This is a "Notice of Intent" and not a request for competitive proposals or quotes. Interested parties that feel they can provide the services may respond to the point of contact listed in this notice no later than 10:00AM ET on August 12, 2024. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.