Strategic Leadership Innovation Program (SLIP)
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The Strategic Leadership Innovation Program (SLIP) seeks to procure comprehensive leadership development services grounded in a proprietary mindset-first approach, specifically the Outward Mindset methodology developed by The Arbinger Company. This requirement is unique and proprietary, as no other vendor is licensed or authorized to deliver the associated copyrighted materials and workshop content, including Leadership and Self-Deception, The Outward Mindset, DIOM, and Outward Leadership. The services encompass foundational workshops, leadership training, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, all necessary course materials, and the certification of internal government personnel to implement a cultural transformation framework across the enterprise. The contract will be awarded as a single Blanket Purchase Agreement under the General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Schedule, specifically for Professional and Management Development Training under NAICS code 611430. Only GSA contract holders in this category are eligible to respond. The opportunity is open to all responsible sources, with no set-aside for small businesses or other categories. The point of contact for inquiries is Pablo A. Velez, MSgt, USAF, of the 61st Contracting Flight located in El Segundo, California. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 10, 2026, and all submissions will be evaluated based on the government’s non-negotiable requirement for the exclusive Arbinger methodology. The place of performance is in El Segundo, CA, and the acquisition is being managed by the Department of Defense through the Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The solicitation number is A065006, and it was posted on June 26, 2026.
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El Segundo, CA, 90245, USASet-Aside
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In accorndance with Revolutionay FAR Overhaul Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions, 5.101 Presolicitation notice, (c) Content:
(1)Point of contact.
PABLO A. VELEZ, MSgt, USAF
61st Contracting Flight
483 N Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245
pablo.velez@spaceforce.mil
(2) Set-asides.
No set-aside.
(3) Codes for services or supplies.
Product Service Code (PSC): U009 Education/Training - General
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
(4) Description.
(i) Comprehensive leadership development services to implement cultural transformation framework across the enterprise. The training shall focus on mindset-first approach not the typical skill-based training pedagogy. The services include foundational workshops, leadership training, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, all associated course materials, and the certification of internal Government personnel.
(ii) A single BPA will be award under a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS).
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) The Government’s minimum requirement is for a leadership and cultural development program based on a foundational, mindset-first approach, not a traditional skills-based one. The Arbinger Company is the sole developer, owner, and provider of the "Outward Mindset" methodology and its associated intellectual property, including copyrighted course materials (Leadership and Self-Deception, The Outward Mindset) and workshop content (DIOM, Outward Leadership). These services are unique in their approach and proprietary in their content. No other vendor is licensed or authorized to deliver this specific methodology, making The Arbinger Company the only source capable of meeting this specialized requirement.
(viii) An offeror must meet a be a GSA contract holder under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Professional Services - Training, 611430 Professional and Management Development Training to be eligible for award.