AIR FORCE MISSION-FOCUSED BUSINESS LEADERS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ID: FA701424R0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AFDW PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6d76566f8fd4703b30b17dcd7224998/view
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    Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking a Senior Leader Course for the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) to meet the requirements of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide education and training programs to help develop Air Force acquisition partners into better Mission-Focused Business Leaders. The institution must be regionally and nationally accredited and capable of performing each Area of Study itself.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kaitlin Bartczak
    (240) 612-6125
    kaitlin.bartczak@us.af.mil
    Brandon Kido
    brandon.kido.2@us.af.mil
    Files
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    RFI Industry Questions.pdf
    RFI Notice Information.pdf
    Summary of Services Senior Leader Course.pdf
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