U012--Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Analytics Training (VA-23-00008611)

The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Procurement, Acquisition, and Logistics, Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) is to support our Nation s Veterans by providing acquisition and logistics solutions for VA. In meeting these goals, TAC is responsible for preparing and executing quality contracts that support the Information Technology (IT) efforts and needs of its customers across VA, which enables our customers to provide best value solutions to Veterans and their families. TAC employees are forward-thinking, smart, and innovative acquisition professionals, with strong technical and leadership competencies. To continue to offer our customers customized and responsive service, maintain nimble operations, and provide expert technical support services, TAC must ensure its workforce continues to enhance and maintain knowledge and awareness across a variety of current and emerging IT technologies and trends.

The Contractor shall provide Robotics Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Agile Fundamentals, and SAFeDevOps training to be delivered to VA TAC s workforce. Training will be delivered primarily to GS-0801 General Engineering and GS-0854 Computer Engineering professionals who support Contracting and TAC business partners in the development and drafting of technical requirements and have expertise in one or more engineering service related to IT.

Training course attendance is estimated to be 35 students per class. It is estimated that the first training course will commence in the first quarter of FY 2023. However, the remaining courses may be spaced out to occur throughout the remainder of the Period of Performance, as needed.