Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting

This pre-solicitation synopsis notice is for informational purposes only. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intends to solicit industry to provide Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Training and Consulting services. The vendor will provide classroom training and subsequent field support services in locations nationwide. The solicitation will be offered for competition limited only to eligible 8(a) concerns under Subpart 19.8. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 541611 and the NAICS Business size standard is $14 million. TSA intends to award one Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The maximum dollar value of the requirement, including options, is $22,000,000. The period of performance will be a five-year ordering period, commencing on the date of award. A detailed Performance Work Statement containing performance requirements will be included in the solicitation. Eligibility to participate may be restricted to firms in either the developmental stage or the developmental and transitional stages. It is encouraged that all interested 8(a) firms request a copy of the solicitation as expeditiously as possible, when available, since the solicitation will be issued without further notice upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the Section 8(a) program. This acquisition is a renewal contract and the incumbent concern is Hickory Ground Solutions LLC. Market Research has indicted a reasonable number of 8(a) firms are eligible for this competitive award and have expressed an interest in being considered for this requirement. The anticipated solicitation release date is 3rd Qtr. FY14. Comments or correspondence must be submitted in accordance with the information/instructions contained in the posting. All written correspondence must include company name, point of contact, announcement number, address, phone number, and email address (if available). Potential Offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will only be available on Federal Business Opportunities website. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the TSA. By submitting a proposal, the vendor will be self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the proposal. Interested vendors should regularly visit this synopsis for any updates, and for a copy of the solicitation, when issued.