Professional Development Arbinger Proprietary Course

The 47th Flying Training Wing plans to award a sole-source follow-on contract to The Arbinger Company for delivering the "Effect Outward Mindset" professional development education at the executive level. This initiative aims to prepare for the full roll-out of this training across the 47 FTW by 2024, starting with scheduled training events from March 1, 2020, through February 29, 2021, with the option to extend for four additional years. The contract will be awarded through a GSA schedule, specifically under contract GS-10F-099AA, bypassing competition due to the proprietary and unique nature of Arbinger's approach. Because of this proprietary status, FAR regulations typically applicable to competition and solicitation do not apply here, and no formal statement of work is required. The training will be conducted primarily in Del Rio, Texas, with Laughlin AFB serving as the administrative office location. The ordering procedures will follow FAR 8.405-1, as this purchase exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold but remains a sole-source award consistent with federal guidelines. Points of contact for this requirement are Jesus A Perez and Dariela H. Parizo, both affiliated with the Department of Defense at the 47th Flying Training Wing. This contract represents a continuation of professional development efforts aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities within the Wing through a specialized and exclusive training program offered by Arbinger.