WFLDP LEADERSHIP COURSES

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - A SOLICITATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be considered to be an obligation by the Government to acquire any products or services. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking contractors to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Response to this survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey and any follow-on information requests that may be issued by the Government. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned. 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes. (OCT 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: assisting in defining the draft Scope of Work and to assist in the preparation of a solicitation to acquire the analysis and planning software. (End of Provision) Description: The purpose of this announcement is to obtain information regarding contractors who are interested and capable of providing the following L- series Leadership Training to support the Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program: - L280 Followership to Leadership - Designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events (Field Leadership Assessment Course) in small teams. Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, ethical decision making, and after action review techniques. Some course delivery may be arduous in nature. - L380 Fireline Leadership - Leadership development training for unit supervisors. The training should be designed to provide at least 50% of the delivery time as exercises and simulations. Some approved course packages may be arduous in nature. Low student-to-instructor ratios are necessary for successful exercise-based/simulation-based training delivery. - L381 Incident Leadership - Leadership development training for incident response personnel who will function in fireline command roles. The training should be designed to provide at least 50% of the delivery time as exercises and simulations. Low student-to-instructor ratios are necessary for successful exercise/simulation-based training delivery. - L480 Organizational Leadership in the Fire Service - Leadership development course that provides mid- and upper-level organizational leaders, and ICS unit leaders with the leadership tools to provide strategic direction and influence others to achieve team and organizational goals. - L481 Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff - Leadership development course that focuses on leadership within the context of large/complex incident management, to include team collective tasks and functions accomplished by Incident Management Teams (IMTs). Individual tasks include functioning as a productive member of a staff organization, being a positive contributor to staff decision making, maintaining a common operating picture, demonstrating staff member ethos, and projecting operational culture and leader's intent. - L580 Leadership is Action - Continuing education opportunity available to senior fire management leaders. The intent is to foster exchange of knowledge and experience in the art of leading during high-risk and complex incidents. Leadership training provides the wildland fire community with tools and techniques to build and maintain an understanding of human factors, decision making, team building, individual leadership, developing leader's intent and addressing a variety challenges facing Incident Management Organization. Essential guiding principles for achieving this impact include: enhancing the students' understanding of the human dimension when leading others in dynamic work environments; utilizing experiential training techniques that will engage students in ways that challenge them to perform under realistic and high-stress situations; and motivating students to examine their role as a leader and their strengths and weaknesses as a leader. More information regarding these courses can be found at: https://www.fireleadership.gov/courses/CMU_Guide.pdf. The combined cadre must have career backgrounds and expert level knowledge in principle-centered leadership, emergency incident operations, human factors and decision-making. All instructors must be facilitative instructor qualified, and well prepared in order to execute simulations and lead classroom activities in order to achieve the learning objectives outlined in this course design criteria. Refer to the NWCG instructor levels and requirements in the Field Managers Course Guide available at: https://www.nwcg.gov/sites/default/files/publications/pms901-1.pdf Place of Performance: Varies by Requirement Period of Performance: Courses typically take place in late October through late June. Courses vary in length from 16 to 40 hours, including pre-course work. Class Size(s): Class sizes will vary. Company Information Requested: Contractors who respond to this Request for Information are requested to provide the information outlined below in writing, to the Contracting Office address identified above. The Forest Service is not seeking elaborate responses, but rather concise, meaningful responses from vendors with relevant expertise and experience. 1. Company Name and DUNS Number 2. Company Mailing Address 3. Point of Contact (One person's name, telephone number and email address). 4. Business Size (Large/Small based on the NAICS code identified above). 5. Socioeconomic status (HUBzone, 8(a) Program, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.) 6. Overall company capabilities statement that provides: a. Previous experience providing the requirements listed above that clearly aligns with the requirements listed above. b. Ability to provide the adequate number of personnel with the experience and skill levels identified listed in the Field Managers Course Guide. Provide a brief biography to include experience and qualifications for each person identified.