Program Management Classes for FAC P/PM Certification

This is a request for information only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is not yet available. The government is seeking to assess the market by providing advance notice of this requirement to interested parties, qualified vendors and various members of the Small Business Community to include Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking a highly qualified small business capable of providing Program Management classes suitable to the purpose of achieving and maintaining FAC-PM Certification. Below is a high level view of potential requirements and objectives. Information Technology (IT) Program Manager certification must comply with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies. OMBs' Circular A-11 and FAC-P/PM Policy, states "Program and PM (Project Managers) managing major IT Acquisitions and Investments are required to have both Senior-Level FAC-P/PM and IT Core-Plus Specialization". Certification can be achieved and maintained only through classes approved by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI). The Vendor must provide classes that are a part of the certification requirements. Vendor must offer all the following courses: FPM 120A FPM 120B FPM 121 FPM 131 FPM 132 FPM 133 FPM 134 FPM 231 FPM 232 FPM 233 FPM 234 FPM 331 FPM 332 FPM 333 FPM 334 FPM 511 FPM 512 FPM 513 Vendor must offer course(s) satisfying all of the 15 Technical Outcomes and 18 Core-Plus Outcomes as identified in the FAC-P/PM - Information Technology (IT) Core-Plus Specialization Competency Model v3.0 March 27, 2017 (attached) Additionally, all personnel must possess the requisite certifications and training to perform the areas of general production support. The anticipated contract vehicle is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for services only. The estimated period of performance for this potential requirement includes a twelve month (12) base period and four (4) one year options. THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. Those who respond to this RFI should not anticipate feedback with regard to their submissions; other than acknowledgment of receipt - if a request for an acknowledgement is requested. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Government, and will not be returned. Information provided to the Government will be treated as business sensitive if appropriately marked. Any proprietary information should be clearly labeled as "Proprietary." To the full extent that it is protected pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act and other laws and regulations, information identified by a respondent as "Proprietary" will be appropriately controlled. Sources responding to this RFI should submit the minimum information necessary for the Government to make a determination that the Government's objectives are feasible and realistic given current industry capabilities. Submissions may be reviewed by the Government and support contractors bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements. PSC Code: U066 Education/ Training- General NAICS Code: 611430 Continuing Education Seminars or Conferences. Contracting Office Address: IRS, 1111 Constitution Ave, NW, C7-NCFB Washington, District of Columbia 20024 United States Place of Performance: Nationwide United States Primary Point of Contact: Erik Stephenson Contract Specialist Erik.Stephenson@irs.gov Phone: 240-613-5548