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2 Purpose and Objectives The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable and responsible small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small business authorized distri... 2 Purpose and Objectives The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify capable and responsible small businesses, including Service Disabled and Veteran Owned small business authorized distributors, or any business size, capable of providing the items as listed in the attached Statement of Work. NAICS Code: 611430 - Professional And Management Development Training These items are for the Department of Veteran Affairs, in Orlando, FL. Tampa Services Contracting department is requesting contractors provide Services that meets or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics. Responses to this Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the attached document. Responses should include a Capability Statement and Authorized Distributor Letter with the Business Name, Address, Point Of Contact, And Socio-Economic Status. Are you able to provide the items listed? If so, please provide the following information: 1. Business Type. Are you a VOSB or SDVOSB? 2. Will you be submitting an exact item match or an equal product? 3. What type of quote will you be able to submit, Open Market or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)? 4. You may add any additional information that you would like, such as price or delivery capabilities on a voluntary basis. This Is Not A Request For Quotes. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes only to find potential sources. Nothing stated in this communication by any Government Official shall be treated as direction or a request to the vendor for delivery or performance. Only the Contracting Officer has the legal authority to bind the U.S. Government. You must be an authorized distributor of the products for the items of your submittal. Please provide proof of designation or official letter from the manufacturer. No awards will be made solely from the responses of this RFI. A description of the needed items is below: Executive Leadership Board (ELB) Training All information is to be submitted via e-mail at Walida.MooreSaintil@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 15:00 pm EST on Tuesday, January 23rd , 2024. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to Walida.MooreSaintil@va.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice DOES NOT CONSTITUTE a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), NOR IS THE GOVERNMENT OBLIGATED to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Statement of Work (sow) Executive Leadership Board (ELB) Training Background Information The Executive Leadership Board (ELB) it the governing board of VISN 8: Sunshine Healthcare Network consisting of VISN 8 and medical center executive leadership. The board meets bi-monthly to discuss pertinent matters within the VISN and attend training. This training will assist in providing senior leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully lead their organizations. Scope of Services This Statement of Work is to outline the custom design, preparation, and delivery of a Business Improv experience. The trainings is targeted to engage in business Improv programs with experiential learning exercises, case studies, discussions, and custom simulations to real-world challenges. The Training will consist of a design and customized (Title TBD) program for a group of approximately 40-50 participants. The workshop will be designed to: Support the overall strategy and mission of Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability, Transferability & Sustainability How can we implement the learnings into our day-to-day life? Strengthen participant knowledge and skills in areas that could include (dependent on runtime): Communication Comfort, confidence and candor Collaboration Your partner s success outweighs your own Reacting and Adapting in Real Time Thinking on your feet Divergent Thinking vs Convergent Thinking Dealing with Change / Change Management VUCA Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity Building and Strengthening a Cohesive, Adaptive Team Creative Problem Solving Postponing Judgment Yes, and vs Yes, but vs No Energy Manipulation Create and sustain momentum, tools to increase engagement and enthusiasm Total run time is a 4-hour session. Deliverables Deliverable includes the following: Design of a fully customized program Meetings and calls with Department of Veterans Affairs to design the program Creation of capstone exercise(s) Organization of instructor staff Coordination of instructor travel Preparation for and delivery of the workshop session The workshop event will be conducted at: TBD Location in Orlando, FL