LeadershipTraining Materials

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information to assisting in the formulation of an acquisition strategy to obtain contract services for leadership training materials to be used and duplicated by USCG instructors for leadership courses and workshops for students. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. The information will be used in conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources in support of the Government's requirements. Additionally, this RFI is being conducted to identify potential small business concerns relative to NAICS 611710 (size standard of 15 million or less) capable of meeting the Draft PWS requirements and IAW FAR 19.203(c) and 19.502-2(b). This will allow the Government to determine if the work could be set aside for small business concerns. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a small business set-aside is appropriate based on responses to this notice and other additional market research. Market research will also be used to determine if this should be a FAR part 8.4, 12, 16, or 17 procurement. This RFI is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. The information requested by this RFI will be used within the Coast Guard and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the Government. If your business is capable of fulfilling this requirement as identified in the Draft PWS, please indicate your interest by sending a capability statement via email no later than Thursday, January 22, 2015 by 4:00pm ET to Lisa Penn at contact@example.gov. The capability statement should not exceed 30 pages (including title page, table of contents, and recommendations). At a minimum the following information is requested: 1. A brief summary of your company's experience, to include providing similar services outlined in the attached Draft PWS. 2. A narrative that provides sufficient written information supporting your firm's capability to perform the requirements specified in the Draft PWS. 3. Indicate whether or not your company would be likely to submit a proposal if a formal solicitation is forthcoming. 4. Provide the following prospective offeror's identification: a. Company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, address, and company phone number and website. b. Name of primary point of contact (POC), their current telephone number, and current email address. c. Identify your company size (Small or Other than Small), and socio-economic categories (HUB Zone, 8a, SDVOSB, WOSB) if any. It is also requested you provide any recommendations or concerns about the requirements specified in the Draft PWS. The government has the following specific questions: 1. The Government would prefer a COTS solution, is that in keeping with industry best practices? 2. Does industry typically only license materials at an established interval, or will industry allow the Government to pay for the materials once? 3. How does industry typically provide updated material? 4. Similar efforts are undertaken by leadership training at academic institutions, as this is a technical leadership training facility, what are the typical arrangements with academic instructions and would industry apply those here. The Contractor shall provide the following: 1. Capability Statement (should not exceed 30 pages and shall include title page, table of contents, and recommendations). 2. A brief summary of your company's experience, to include providing similar services outlined in the attached Draft PWS. 3. A narrative that provides sufficient written information supporting your firm's capability to perform the requirements specified in the Draft PWS. 4. Indicate whether or not your company would be likely to submit a proposal if a formal solicitation is forthcoming. 5. Provide the following prospective offeror's identification: a. Company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, address, and company phone number and website. b. Name of primary point of contact (POC), their current telephone number, and current email address. c. Identify your company size (Small or Other than Small), and socio-economic categories (HUB Zone, 8a, SDVOSB, WOSB) if any