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Outward Mindset Training

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N4215826FN005Federal

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard awarded a sole source firm fixed price contract to The Arbinger Institute for the delivery of proprietary Outward Mindset Training. The contract, issued under GSA Schedule 47QREB19D0011, has a total award value of 6,239,034.70. The scope of work includes on-site instructor-led sessions and the provision of copyrighted course materials, specifically the Outward Leadership, Outward Performance, and Do I Own This? curricula. This training is intended as a corporate enterprise-wide initiative to ensure standardized implementation of self-awareness, accountability, and collaboration across shipyard commands, including Norfolk, Pearl Harbor, and Portsmouth. The period of performance begins with a base year from March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2027, and includes four one-year option periods extending through March 1, 2031. An additional six-month extension is available under FAR 52.217-8, potentially extending performance to September 1, 2031. The award was justified as a sole source under FAR 8.405-6 because The Arbinger Institute holds exclusive rights to the curriculum, and market research confirmed no other authorized vendors can provide the training. Funding is provided through Operations and Maintenance, Navy appropriations, with performance and inspection occurring in Portsmouth, Virginia.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

Contract Value

$6,239,034.7

NAICS

611430 - Professional and Management Development Training

Place of Performance

Portsmouth, VA, 23709, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

THE ARBINGER COMPANY

Award Issued Date

03/27/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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NNSY Limited Source Justification for FSS Order N4215826QN002

PDF•4 pages•limited-source-justification

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 30

Award Notice

AwardedMar 27

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

Contacts2 people available

OfficePORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf

Office AddressPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

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Crystal Porter

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Full Description

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Norfolk Naval Shipyard awarded a sole source firm fixed price contract with (4) option years inclusive of the -8 to The Arbinger Institute. The total award amount is $6,239,034.70 (Base and All Options Value inclusive of FAR 52.217-8). The base year Period of Performance is 03/30/2026 - 03/29/2027.

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