OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM – BPM 2 Fundamental Exam Preparation Training
ID: 36C10X24Q0317Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Set Aside

Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs) (VSA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0f4860836c564ab280d1888ea86be026/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM – BPM 2 Fundamental Exam Preparation Training, aimed at enhancing the skills of 20 Business Relationship Management Professionals (BRMPs) within the Office of Information & Technology. This virtual training program, scheduled to take place from September 1 to September 30, 2024, is designed to improve the participants' knowledge in business process management, which is critical for meeting the VA's mission requirements. The total estimated funding for this initiative is $15 million, and the solicitation is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Interested vendors can contact Raelynn White at raelynn.white@va.gov or Justin Cole at Justin.Cole4@va.gov for further details.

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    36C10X24Q0317_1.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks quotes for two virtual OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM training sessions, each accommodating 10 employees. The firm-fixed-price contract has a base period of performance from September 1st to 30th, 2024, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Business Relationship Management Professionals. Key contract provisions include electronic invoicing, limitations on subcontracting, and compliance with VA and SBA regulations for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation incorporates FAR and VAAR clauses, emphasizing inspection rights, changes, disputes, and warranties, with offer submission and quote due dates specified. The contract also mandates compliance with whistleblower rights, security, and employment laws, incorporating clauses by reference. Offerors must meet eligibility requirements and submit the required certifications.
    36C10X24Q0317 Amendment 1.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a contract aimed at providing OCEB2 OMG Certified Expert in BPM – BPM 2 Fundamental Exam Preparation Training courses. This initiative is designated for the Business Relationship Management Professionals (BRMP) within the Office of Information & Technology to enhance their knowledge and skills in business process management, ensuring they meet mission requirements effectively. The training, scheduled to be conducted virtually from September 1 to September 30, 2024, while estimated at a total amount of $15 million, emphasizes the importance of business process skills in achieving VA objectives. The solicitation specifies that it is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) and includes detailed administrative requirements, performance expectations, and contract clauses that govern the procurement process. Key deliverables include the provision of training materials, access to a testing engine, and a thorough evaluation of contractor performance through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The emphasis on electronic invoicing and the necessity for compliance with government contract regulations underpin the operational framework of this request, aimed at enhancing professional development while supporting veteran businesses.
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