U--VISN 23 LEAD program

DESCRIPTION: the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with Aspire Consulting, PO Box 22138, St. Paul, MN, 55122, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2005-53. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This contractor has knowledge and experience with the current VISN 23 LEAD Program that would not be readily available to another contractor. The following is the Statement of Work we are requesting this contractor to complete for us. VISN 23 LEAD Program The Consultant will work directly with the VISN 23 Education Product Line to increase skills in group facilitation, team consulting, and other skills to enhance effectiveness in their coach role. The content will address the following areas: targeted toward competitively selected "high potential" mid-level managers to participate in an 18-month leadership development program which includes individual and team learning, moves to learning with mentor guidance and support, and finishes with individual accountability through participation in an assigned project. Based on the skills and areas of development that we are asking to be taught, we anticipate the need for 3 Classes - 1) Class of 2011 Phase II to include 4 days Strategic Leadership class; 5 monthly booster teleconference sessions; approximately 45 hours of instructional support for participant assignments; approximately 250 hours of LEAD coaching business writing training and coaching; and approximately 60 hours SharePoint Support services; 2) Class of 2010 to include approximately 30 hours of project coaching and support; approximately 16 hours for facilitation and support of graduation and ongoing project management guidance; and 3) Class of 2011 Phase III to include 4 days Project Management Overview class; approximately 45 hours Instructional support and design; approximately 60 hours of LEAD coaching emails and SharePoint support services; and 4) Class of 2012 Phase I to include 4 days Dimensions of Leadership profile, coaching and SharePoint instructions; 5 monthly booster teleconference sessions; and approximately 40 hours Instructional support. The LEAD SharePoint will include 18 months of monitoring and maintenance to include troubleshooting, updates, changes, new information, electronic discussions and email responses. This Notice is not a request for Competitive Proposals. All inquiries received by 12:00 PM Central Time, May 22, 2012 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Your concerns will be considered if you respond to this posting with a similar product/service. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by email at [email protected].