Amendment A0002 VA Acquisition Internship School (AIS) Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional Modernization Training Delivery and Support

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for 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; quotes are being requested and no other solicitation will be issued. The mission of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Acquisition Internship Schools (AIS) Acquisition Intern Program (AIP) is to train and develop future acquisition professionals to meet VA's mission and address the challenges associated with recruiting, developing, and retaining sufficient acquisition workforce personnel. The AIP is an 11 12-month career development program, designed to develop entry-level acquisition professionals for the VA and other Government agencies. VA requires instructional services for COTS and GOTS courses, including Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Back-to-Basics (CON 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400) equivalency courses for FAC-C Professional Modernization certification preparation, as well as instructional design and subject matter expertise support for the AIS participants. Refer to the solicitation s Performance Work Statement for full scope and requirements.

Background
The mission of the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) Acquisition Internship Schools (AIS) Acquisition Intern Program (AIP) is to train and develop future acquisition professionals to meet VA's mission and address the challenges associated with recruiting, developing, and retaining sufficient acquisition workforce personnel. The AIP is designed to develop entry-level acquisition professionals for the VA and other Government agencies (OGAs). The contract type is a single-award with firm-fixed-price and labor hour line items.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide instructional services including course delivery of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Back-to-Basics equivalency courses for FAC-C Professional Modernization certification preparation, instructional design, and subject matter expertise support for the AIS’ participants. The contractor shall provide experienced instructor(s) with demonstrated classroom management skills. The training courses will take place virtually or in person at the VA Acquisition Academy, 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703.
The period of performance includes a base period from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with two option periods: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 and July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.

Period of Performance
Base Period: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024; Option Period 1: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025; Option Period 2: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Place of Performance
Training courses will take place virtually or in person at the VA Acquisition Academy, located at 7485 New Horizon Way, Frederick, MD 21703.