FY26-DOES-DCIA-Professional Staff Development- Limited to DC Supply Schedule Holders under Marketing Services Category (POC bernard.taylor@dc.gov)

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) is seeking professional staff development services through a targeted procurement for fiscal year 2026. This contract opportunity is exclusively available to current DC Supply Schedule holders within the Marketing Services Category, indicating a highly specialized solicitation. The primary objective appears to be securing professional development resources and training services for the department's workforce. The procurement is time-sensitive, with a posting date of November 12, 2025, and a strict submission deadline of November 22, 2025. Potential vendors must carefully review all requirements and submit comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality staff development solutions. The point of contact for this opportunity is Bernard Taylor, who can be reached via the provided email address, and interested vendors should prepare detailed submissions that comprehensively address the department's specific professional development needs.

This procurement is limited to existing DC Supply Schedule vendors, which suggests a pre-qualified pool of contractors who have already met certain municipal standards. The restriction to Marketing Services Category providers indicates a focused approach to selecting vendors with specific expertise in professional development and training services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided information, municipal contracts of this nature typically range from modest to substantial funding allocations. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the current documentation. The procurement appears designed to leverage existing municipal vendor relationships and streamline the selection process by working within a pre-established supply schedule. Vendors interested in this opportunity must ensure they are currently listed on the DC Supply Schedule under the Marketing Services Category and prepare submissions that demonstrate their unique capabilities in delivering professional staff development services tailored to the Department of Employment Services' specific requirements.