Inactive SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)

Please refer to this posts for any updates and/or changes throughout the solicitation process. This post should be reviewed before the final submission of a proposal. **The Q&A has been added. This is... Please refer to this posts for any updates and/or changes throughout the solicitation process. This post should be reviewed before the final submission of a proposal. **The Q&A has been added. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies and services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with FAR 13 and additional information included in this notice. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION AND A SEPARATE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this acquisition is 123A9424R0006 and is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS Code for this solicitation is 611430 and the Product Service Code is R499. This will be awarded as Firm-Fixed Price Contract. Prospective Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and any amendments from https://www.sam.gov. The Government reserves the right to award an order without discussions if the Contracting Officer determines that the initial offer is providing best value and discussions are not necessary. However, the Offeror may be given the opportunity to clarify certain aspects of its Proposal, or to resolve minor or clerical errors. Discussion may be needed if significant questions which may affect the award decision arise during evaluation. ***The solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal. It is also advised that the Contracting Officer (CO) is the only individual who can legally commit and obligate the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with the proposed acquisition.*** Desciption: Food Safety and Inspection Services, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (FSIS, OCFO) seeks a contractor for a Coaching program which directly supports OCFO’s strategic goals to Optimize the Workforce and Build a Culture of Collaboration. Specifically, OCFO seeks coaching services for the organization’s supervisors at the Division Director level and below. OCFO is seeking one-on-one coaching for 16 supervisors and 4 non-supervisory senior staff. Totaling 20 employees in need of coaching.