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Program Management School (PMS), Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) Course Delivery - Single Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)   2

ID: 36C10X24Q0293 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

Posted: Aug. 29, 2024, 3:37 p.m. EDT

Amendment 0001 is to extend the solcitiation closing date, provide the Government's response to RFQ questions, and provide updates to the solicitation.

Please see attachments:

1) 36C10X24Q0293 - Final_A0001

2) Government Response to RFQ Questions A0001

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested under RFQ 36C10X24Q0293.

This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The Government anticpates awarding a single award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) resulting from this solicitation.

The Contractor under the BPA shall provide delivery services for government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) acquisition training courses which include FAC-P/PM, PM Fellows, FAC-COR, FE/C, and other VAAA business unit courses including electives, and continuous learning (CL) courses.

Please see the attached RFQ, 36C10X24Q0293 for full details.

Posted: Aug. 20, 2024, 6:08 p.m. EDT
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide delivery services for Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) acquisition training courses.

The goal of this contract is to enhance the skills and knowledge of the VA workforce in program and project management, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) requirements. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

Work Details
The contractor shall deliver various GOTS acquisition training courses, including but not limited to:
- FAC-P/PM courses required for certification at Entry-, Mid-, and Senior-Levels, such as FPM 120, FPM 121, FPM 281, FPM 282, FPM 283, FPM 284, and FPM 372.
- FAC-COR courses required for Level 1, 2, and 3 certifications, including FCR 102, FCR 201, and FCR 404.
- PM Fellows courses that include intensive training over an 8–10-month period with specific workshops.
- Continuous Learning Courses covering various topics relevant to the acquisition workforce.

The contractor will also be responsible for updating course content periodically to align with current Federal acquisition trends.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this BPA will be five years starting from October 1, 2024, until September 30, 2029. The last day to place a new order under this BPA will be September 30, 2029.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the VA Acquisition Academy located at 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick MD.

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 13, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT (original: Sept. 6, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Aug. 20, 2024, 6:08 p.m. EDT (updated: Aug. 29, 2024, 3:37 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC)
Place of Performance
Frederick, MD 21703 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$15 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
74% of obligations for similar contracts within the VA Headquarters were awarded full & open.
On 8/20/24 Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick issued Synopsis Solicitation 36C10X24Q0293 for Program Management School (PMS), Government off-the-shelf (GOTS) Course Delivery - Single Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) due 9/13/24. The opportunity was issued with a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set aside with NAICS 611430 (SBA Size Standard $15 Million) and PSC U009.
Primary Contact
Name
Tanya Sims-Williams   Profile
Phone
(202) 257-7231

Secondary Contact

Name
Lindi Sylvester   Profile
Phone
(202) 407-5327

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > SAC FREDERICK (36C10X)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-0010X
Source Organization Code
100173467
Last Updated
Sept. 28, 2024
Last Updated By
tanya.sims-williams@va.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 28, 2024