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Amendment A0003 posted on 04/26/2023:

The following applies only to Offerors that successfully submitted Phase I proposals and are recommended to proceed to Phase II. The purpose of solicitation amendment A0003 is to:

1. Revise Attachments 6 and 7, under "Factor 2 Technical Approach (Oral Presentation)," to correctly state the schedule of study must be spoken orally to be evaluated and Offerors will not be allowed to present in table format.
2. As stated in the Phase I Advisory Notice, the Phase II written proposal is due no later than 05/19/2023 at 12:00 p.m. local time (Washington, D.C.). The scheduled date and time for the Phase II Oral Presentation was provided via email with the Rules of Engagement on 04/24/2023.

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Amendment A0002 posted on 03/30/2023:

The purpose of solicitation amendment A0002 is to:

1. Revise Attachment 6 Instructions

2. Revise Attachment 7 Evaluation

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Amendment A0001 posted on 03/30/2023:

The purpose of solicitation amendment A0001 is to:

1. Provide answers to Offeror questions.
2. Revise Attachment 1 Statement of Work.
3. Revise Attachments 2-5 and 10.
4. Revise block 10 of the SF 1449.
5. Revise Attachment 6 Instructions to Offerors.

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Base solicitation posted on 03/10/2023:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and the detailed solicitation is attached.

Synopsis:

TSA has a requirement to procure services for developing and updating TSA Leadership Institute (TSA-LI) curriculum. TSA-LI will provide a comprehensive and systematic means of preparing supervisors and managers for increased levels of responsibility within TSA. TSA-LI will support the mission-focused professional development of H-band through L-band (GS12 through GS15 equivalent) and TSES members to maintain leadership competencies. TSA-LI will provide progressive academic programs of study designed to strengthen operations. Strong partnerships across governments and industry will be integral to success in this shared transportation security mission to cultivate strong abilities in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, and Building Coalitions/Communication. The Statement of Work (SOW) stipulates the contractor shall be an Institute of Higher Education (IHE). The IHE must be accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Solicitation:

(ii) The solicitation number is 70T01023R7670N018 and this is a Request for Proposal (RFP).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01

(iv) This solicitation is for full and open competition and not a small business set aside. The NAICS code is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training.

(v) A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure, including options are listed in the schedule, see attached RFP 70T01023R7670N018.

(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired. See attached RFP 70T01023R7670N018.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point. See Attached RFP 70T01023R7670N018.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and see RFP 70T01023R7670N018, Attachment 6 Instructions to Offerors.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and see RFP 70T01023R7670N018, Attachment 7 Evaluation Methodology and Evaluation Factors.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with Alternate I, applies to this acquisition, is incorporated by reference and there is no addenda to the clause.

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are provided at RFP 70T01023R7670N018.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable.

(xv) The date, time and place offers are due is stated at RFP 70T01023R7670N018, Attachment 6 Instructions to Offerors.

(xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation, is stated at RFP 70T01023R7670N018, Attachment 6 Instructions to Offerors.