Request for Information - Training Software

Request for Information A. Purpose: This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Acquisition University (DAU) is seeking firms doing business in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 511210, Computer Software Publishers. This request is issued for the purpose of conducting market research to: (1) seek a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) leadership and management training software solution equal to Harvard ManageMentor 11 and Simulations training software (HMM), per the Salient Characteristics listed in Section G of this RFI; (2) assist DAU is refining it requirements and its acquisition strategy; and, (3) receive information and feedback on vendor interest. B. Introduction/Background: DAU supports federal students that enroll through the Federal Acquisition Institute to take Contracting courses and students that have access to the DAU intranet. To deepen the acquisition workforce's leadership and management skills, DAU utilizes Harvard ManageMentor 11 and Simulations training software subscriptions. These training modules are integrated into DAU online certification courseware, which are required training for the AT&L Logistics community. These modules use interactive case studies, practice exercises and expert feedback to help the workforce develop the necessary skills needed to apply learning on the job and become even higher performing managers and leaders. C. Objective: DAU seeks a new software license subscription for Harvard ManageMentor 11 and Simulations training software. D. Response Requirements: Responses to this RFI must include: 1. Company name, address and phone number 2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code and DUNS number 3. Primary Point of Contact name, phone and email address 4. A summary description that demonstrates the ability to meet the aforementioned objectives. Respondents should provide complete responses to each objective addressed above. 5. If respondent has a government contract vehicle such as a Federal Supply Schedule or other government-wide use contract that would address the scope of this requirement, please indicate contract number in your response. E. Deadline: The Government requests interested parties to submit the required information via email with the subject line "Customer Relationship Management" to Anthony Rotolo at [email protected] by 2:00 pm (EST), Wednesday, 11 April 2018.