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Notice Type: Sources Sought/Request for Information Synopsis: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by AAQ-722 at the Federal Aviati... Notice Type: Sources Sought/Request for Information Synopsis: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by AAQ-722 at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA is requesting information for the FAA’s Management and Leadership Developmental Curricula currently consist of three components in accordance with the attached draft statement of work: a. Core curriculum (mandatory courses required by FAA Human Resources policy) b. Expanded Core (courses sponsored by the FAA Office of Talent Development) c. Ad Hoc Courses (provided to internal and external customers, as requested) This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. This is a SSS/RFI being used to update market research only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Disclaimer: This SSS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, FAA is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS/RFI. All costs associated with responding to this SSS/RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. Purpose: The information received will be utilized by the FAA in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS/RFI. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked "PROPRIETARY", and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the FAA Contract Opportunities website at https://faaco.faa.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM. Program Requirements: Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SSS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The core curriculum consists of the developmental courses which are mandatory for FAA managers by current FAA policy or regulation. Core requirements are prescribed by the FAA Office of Human Resources (AHR), Talent Development (AHD) and are prescribed in an annual requirements document. The annual requirements document is adjusted to meet organizational needs from yearto- year. Presently the curriculum consists of a total of 69 core and expanded core courses designed to meet the present management and leadership developmental priorities for FAA managers. The entire FAA curriculum is presently being inventoried, reviewed, evaluated and redesigned (as necessary). The plan is to expand course offerings to provide developmental opportunities for leaders at all levels throughout the organization in subsequent years. The Core and Expanded Core course curricula currently consist of deliveries ranging from basic development for newly appointed managers to courses that are more advanced and provide an indepth focus on a single or multiple subject areas. Descriptions of the current Core and Expanded Core courses are provided in the attachments. The FAA leadership development curriculum (both Core and Expanded Core offerings) support the FAA leadership principles and philosophy, and facilitate the effective execution of the FAA Managerial Success Profile (MSP). Currently courses within the leadership development curricula vary in length from one day to seven days. Consideration is being given during the evaluation of the course curriculum to reduce all courses into smaller time periods. As such, a six-day course may have content adjusted to two three-day courses. Courses are offered on a regular basis or based on FAA needs. Given the range of experience and diversity of FAA’s manager population, the Core curriculum includes a span of courses from basic supervisory skills to senior management and more advanced leadership development. Although the FAA Core curriculum has traditionally emphasized management science and business management subjects, the follow-on learning services contract will focus on a curriculum that has an increased attention to developing leadership acumen and providing vertical content for leaders at all management levels (based on the FAA competency model). The focus on leadership will be most prevalent for courses designed for front line supervisors assuming management positions in the agency for the first time, but will extend vertically up to the executive ranks within the FAA. The FAA reserves the right to design, develop, and facilitate courses, seminars, conferences, and meetings with Government personnel or through third parties under separate contract. Therefore, the contractor will not have exclusive rights to provide all services required to support the FAA Core requirements or other developmental needs. The contractor must organize its services to be capable of offering the FAA management and leadership developmental curricula either in part or in its entirety to FAA departments, other Federal Government entities or private sector entities. The contractor must be prepared to deliver, up to 80 percent of the class offerings in the field location at regional offices at the commencement of the contract. The contract is expected to be a commercial Firm-Fixed Price/Cost-Reimbursable five-year IDIQ type contract with one basic year and four one-year options. The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Interested sources should provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company Name/Address CAGE Code (if available) DUNS Number Point of Contact Phone/Fax Number Email address Web page URL Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8 (a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 611430 (Small Business Size Standard $12M) The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 611430, which has a corresponding Size Standard of $12M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. -Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. -Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor? -Provide Government contract history including contract numbers Capabilities: Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager). Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Jason Perry at the following e-mail address: jason.m.perry@faa.gov Please note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docx, or other macro- enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients. Primary Point of Contact: Jason Perry Email: jason.m.perry@faa.gov Attachment: Draft Statement of Work