"Step Up" Video-Curriculum Development

Request for Information M00264-13-RFI-0208 "Step-Up" 8 Jan 2013 PURPOSE: This Request for Information (RFI) is an effort to conduct market research for use in formulating an acquisition plan/strategy to obtain support for the Deputy Commandant, Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs (DC,M&RA) Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program (SAPR) to expand existing knowledge of junior Marines about sexual assault and provide additional guidance on how to engage in bystander intervention and report incidents that have occurred. The objective for this project is to develop a 90 minute high-impact curriculum that incorporates innovative instructional design and adult learning theory techniques that encourage the retention of sexual assault information in accordance with Marine Corps requirements. This RFI allows potential contractors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their corporate capabilities and suggestions that will allow the Government to refine its potential course of action. The RFI effort is intended to assess industry service capabilities and solicit feedback for acquisition planning purposes. BACKGROUND: The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR) is responsible for providing policies, evidence-based prevention training, and oversight of victim-centric services to all installation and major subordinate command leadership. The purpose of the SAPR Program is to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through a comprehensive program that centers on awareness and prevention, training and education, reporting, response, victim advocacy, and accountability. CORE OBJECTIVES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED: The draft Performance Work Statement provided with this RFI sets forth the work efforts required to support the Video and curriculum development requirement. The scope of this effort shall encompass the following objectives/tasks: - Curriculum Conceptualization - Video Production - Written Course Content - Resource materials Development - Training Instructor's Guide - Curriculum Piloting - Train-the-Trainer Video - Final Product Delivery INSTRUCTIONS: Responses to this RFI shall not exceed ten (10) pages, including cover letter, discussion and contact information. Subject response must contain: (1) Capability statement sufficient to demonstrate performance acumen directly related to the objectives; (2) Two customer references describing similar work efforts; (3) Commercial published labor categories and rates used by respondents for similar services ( if available- this does not count against the 10 page limit); and (4) Other material relevant to establishing the core competencies of the firm. Please identify Large/Small Business size, CAGE Code and GSA Schedule contract number if available. Response is due by 18 January 2013, 5:00 PM. Please submit e-mail responses to Lawrence Rice, Customer Liaison, at: contact@example.gov NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation. The Marine Corps is neither seeking proposals nor accepting unsolicited proposals, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. See FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes. Insert: Information ONLY.