Advanced Financial Management Course
ID: SS_CPTS_FM_CourseType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

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https://sam.gov/opp/24f13caf415a42458b636ce6d2a4d450/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide an in-person Advanced Financial Management Course aimed at enhancing financial management skills for personnel within the federal government and Department of Defense. This training is designed to prepare attendees for the Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification Exam, covering critical topics such as budgeting, cost analysis, accounting, and finance. The course will be conducted over a maximum of three consecutive days during standard business hours, and interested parties are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Announcement by January 31, 2025, detailing their capabilities and intent to submit a quote. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Jake Hluska at james.hluska@spaceforce.mil.

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    Jake Hluska
    james.hluska@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Sources Sought-FM Course.docx
    The 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base is conducting a market research inquiry through a Sources Sought Announcement for potential sources to provide in-person financial management training, aimed at supporting the Certified Defense Financial Manager Certification Exam. This announcement seeks to gauge interest and capabilities in offering this training without constituting any contractual commitment from the Government. Interested parties are required to respond voluntarily, detailing their ability to provide the training as outlined in the accompanying Performance Work Statement, the format and duration of the courses, and their intent to submit a quote, including the time required to prepare one. The NAICS Code related to this requirement is anticipated to be 611430. Responses should be submitted by January 31, 2025, to the designated Contracting Officer. The overarching goal of this inquiry is to inform planning for future procurement and to capture insights from contractors in the training sector.
    DRAFT - PWS_Advanced Financial Management Course.docx
    The Advanced Financial Management Course Request for Proposal outlines the need for an in-person training program aimed at enhancing skills in financial management for personnel in the federal government and Department of Defense. The course is intended to prepare attendees for the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) Certification Exam and will encompass subjects such as budgeting, cost analysis, and government finance. Training sessions will be limited to a maximum of three consecutive days to accommodate operational demands, and are to be scheduled during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must ensure accountability for gaining access and conducting training at the installation and is responsible for invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow system, including necessary documentation for processing. The document also lists contacts for invoicing and facility management, detailing roles for both primary and alternate points of contact. Overall, this proposal reflects the federal government's commitment to enhancing financial management capabilities within its departments, ensuring that personnel are well-prepared for certification and equipped to manage government funds effectively.
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