Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows Course
ID: W911QY-25-R-HSEFType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG NATICKNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8060ee8264b2495e815dde425e577e09/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Harvard University for the Senior Executive Fellows Course at the Harvard Kennedy School. This professional development program is designed for federal employees and their military and corporate counterparts, with Harvard University being the only known provider of this specific course that meets the government's requirements. Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities via email to the primary contacts, Martina Biro and Brandon Rivett, by 1200 EST on March 28, 2025. Please note that this is not a request for proposals, and no solicitation document will be available.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Martina Biro
    alexandra.m.biro2.civ@army.mil
    Brandon Rivett
    brandon.j.rivett.civ@army.mil
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    A.02. Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_ACC - Harvard Senior Executive Fellows Course KO Signed - Redacted.pdf
    The memorandum outlines a sole-source contract to the Harvard Kennedy School for the Army's participation in the Senior Executive Fellows program, vital for leadership development of GS-14/GS-15 federal employees. This decision stems from market research indicating no alternative programs meet governmental needs, compounded by budgetary constraints from the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. The contracting officer has determined that this acquisition is necessary, fair, and in the government’s best interest, pending available funds.
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    Harvard Kennedy School Senior Executive Fellows Course
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