Lead, Develop, Care Professional Development Workshop
ID: FA461025QLDCWType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ccdb63ab13fe4c18ac08081bce51d89b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified small businesses to lead and develop a professional development workshop titled "Lead, Develop, Care" at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This four-day workshop, scheduled from March 31 to April 4, 2025, will consist of two eight-hour courses designed for a total of 60 participants, emphasizing the Space Force's commitment to enhancing professional training and development. Interested parties should note that travel costs for instructors will be covered by the program, and they must check in with the designated Point of Contact upon arrival to ensure all necessary equipment is available. For further inquiries, Vince Mills can be contacted at vincente.mills.2@spaceforce.mil, or Kristofer Clark at kristofer.clark@spaceforce.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vince Mills
    vincente.mills.2@spaceforce.mil
    Kristofer Clark
    kristofer.clark@spaceforce.mil
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    Statement of Work - S4S Instructor Lead Course_Redacted.pdf
    The U.S. Space Forces – Space is organizing a four-day Lead, Develop, Care professional development workshop at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, scheduled between March 31 and April 4, 2025. All instructors are expected to travel to the base on March 31, with travel costs covered by the program, including airfare and rental cars. Upon arrival, instructors must check in with the Point of Contact (POC) to review the course location and ensure necessary equipment is available. The workshop will consist of two eight-hour courses tailored for 30 participants each, accommodating a total of 60 individuals. This initiative underscores the Space Force's commitment to professional development and training, aligning with their mission to protect, defend, and deliver capabilities effectively.
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