Advanced Financial Management Course
ID: FA461025Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8e7b6dc0a86f41b685aa79eccc0885d7/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide an Advanced Financial Management Course aimed at preparing attendees for the Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification Exam. The training program will consist of three two-day sessions over three weeks, focusing on essential topics such as budgeting, cost analysis, and federal financial management, and will be conducted in-person at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the financial management competencies of federal government and Department of Defense personnel, reflecting the government's commitment to developing skilled financial managers. Interested offerors must submit their quotations by February 27, 2025, with a total estimated contract value capped at $15 million, and are encouraged to contact Jake Hluska at james.hluska@spaceforce.mil for further inquiries.

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    Jake Hluska
    james.hluska@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment 1 - PWS_Advanced Financial Management Course.docx
    The Advanced Financial Management Course RFP outlines the requirements for a training program aimed at enhancing financial management knowledge and skills for federal government and Department of Defense personnel. The course consists of three two-day sessions over three weeks, totaling six days of instruction. It must include critical subjects relevant to the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Certification Exam, such as budget management, cost analysis, government finance, and strategic planning. The training will be conducted in-person during business hours and requires adherence to federal security protocols. Contractors must manage invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow system and ensure that all travel expenses are pre-approved and billed under specific federal regulations. Points of contact for coordination and inquiries are provided, along with stipulations regarding travel limitations, specifically local travel within 50 miles of Vandenberg SFB, which is not reimbursable. The document emphasizes the training's alignment with CDFM preparation, reflecting the federal government's priorities in developing financial management competencies.
    Attachment 2 - Clauses_Provisions - FA461025Q0012.pdf
    The document, identified as FA461025Q0012, outlines a series of federal acquisition clauses and terms relevant to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and government grants, specifically focusing on defense contracts. It includes various clauses incorporating requirements related to contractor compliance, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity measures, and business operations with specific regimes, such as the Maduro regime. Key clauses address electronic invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, representations and certifications for offerors, and compliance with diverse federal statutes including labor standards and environmental regulations. The document emphasizes contractor obligations concerning the handling of sensitive information, ethical conduct, and equitable treatment of workers, pointing towards a commitment to transparency and adherence to statutory mandates. The thorough listing of clauses signifies the document's role as a regulatory framework governing contractor engagements with federal entities, highlighting the importance of compliance for successful bidding and award processes in government contracting.
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation - CPTS Training - Signed.pdf
    The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA4610-25-Q-0012 for an Advanced Financial Management Course aimed at preparing attendees for the Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification Exam. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 611430, with an estimated contract value capped at $15 million. The training will consist of three, two-day sessions over three weeks at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, focusing on budgeting, cost analysis, and federal financial management. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, including past performance in similar training programs and successful exam preparation outcomes. Quotations must include a cover letter, a technical approach, and price information and are due by February 27, 2025. The award will be made based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criterion, without guaranteed interchanges, meaning initial quotes should be well-prepared. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, and all submitted quotations will be valid for 60 days post-deadline. Compliance with registration requirements in SAM and adherence to specified formatting and submission guidelines is mandatory for eligibility.
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