RFI - Logistics Front Office (LFO), Education and Talent Management (ETM), Education Support
ID: 36C10XType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d6031a9d120d4ae3bf8fefb5a8487003/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from vendors regarding the development and delivery of training programs for its Supply Chain Management (SCM) community, which consists of approximately 7,500 employees. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to enhance the capabilities of these employees through tailored educational initiatives that cover essential skills and knowledge in supply chain processes. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating interactive training courses, maintaining course content, monitoring performance, and ensuring effective communication strategies, with training delivered in various formats to ensure accessibility. Interested vendors should submit their identification information and capability statements to Dylan Nolz at Dylan.Nolz@va.gov, as the government will not accept unsolicited proposals and emphasizes that this RFI is not a commitment to contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dylan Nolz
    Dylan.Nolz@va.gov
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    RFI - LFO ETM Education Support_Final.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research regarding the development and delivery of training for its Supply Chain Management (SCM) community. This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of approximately 7,500 VA SCM employees through tailored educational and training programs that cover essential skills and knowledge areas in supply chain processes. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their identification information and capability statements, demonstrating their ability to meet the detailed requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The PWS specifies the contractor's responsibilities, which include crafting a variety of training courses, maintaining course content, monitoring performance, and providing effective communication strategies. The training programs are to be interactive and delivered through various formats, such as in-person sessions and virtual platforms, ensuring accessibility for all participants. The ultimate objective is to strengthen the VA's logistical operations and workforce capability to better serve veterans. The government will not accept unsolicited proposals and emphasizes that this RFI is not a commitment to contract, encouraging stakeholders to provide input on the draft PWS before the specified deadline.
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