The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a multiple-award blanket purchase agreement (BPA) focused on training support services for its Plan Asset and Data Management Department. This BPA aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of PBGC staff responsible for evaluating pension plan assets and managing participant data. The anticipated contract includes a base period of 12 months with the possibility of four additional one-year periods.
The contractor will develop and deliver a comprehensive training program covering various topics, including data collection, asset evaluation, and auditing, all accessible virtually or in person. Key deliverables include curriculum development, training material creation, and conducting live training sessions, along with self-directed learning options.
Contractor qualifications emphasize the need for experienced personnel, particularly for key roles such as Project Manager and Senior Audit Manager. Emphasis on compliance with security protocols and quality control processes is mandatory. The estimated value of the BPA is approximately $5 million, with no guaranteed minimum, and the government retains the right to adjust the scope based on needs.
This RFP reflects the government's ongoing commitment to ensure effective training methodologies are employed to support PBGC's mission of protecting retirement benefits for millions of American workers.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 16PBGC24Q00032, seeking contractor support for Plan Asset & Data Management (PADMD) Training Support Services. Interested offerors must submit their proposals, including a written technical proposal and a written price proposal, by November 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Proposals should be emailed to designated PBGC officials, Mr. Vincent Stephens and Mr. Marius Morgan, with the subject line clearly stating the RFP number.
For clarification regarding the RFP, prospective offerors must send their questions via email by November 1, 2024, ensuring questions are organized by RFP section. Responses to inquiries will be shared with all prospective offerors as amendments to the original solicitation. This RFP highlights the PBGC's aim to secure necessary training services while adhering to a structured submission process within specific deadlines, reflecting standard governmental procedures for contracting and assistance.