The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure a commercial training platform to enhance workforce readiness through a Request for Proposal (RFP). This initiative, outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), aims to support the ongoing professional development of VA staff, particularly within the Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The project intends to integrate with existing systems, such as the Learning Management System, and to evaluate skills while aligning training with workforce needs.
The scope includes a twelve-month initial period, with four optional extensions, focusing on project management, technical support, and training solutions. Deliverables will consist of a Contractor Project Management Plan, progress reports, and system user licenses, among other requirements. Emphasis is placed on compliance with federal security and privacy regulations and ensuring the training enhances efficiency, reduces operational downtime, and improves service delivery to veterans.
The RFP accentuates the importance of developing a secure and effective digital infrastructure to meet the mission of providing quality services to veterans, underscoring the VA's commitment to modernizing its workforce capabilities through strategic training initiatives.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the Office of People Science IT Career Development Project (Solicitation Number 36C10B25Q0013), aimed at enhancing the technical proficiency of its workforce through a comprehensive training platform. The initiative supports the VA's Office of Information and Technology and aligns with cybersecurity training standards recommended by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework. The project includes integration with existing VA systems, such as the Electronic Learning Management System and Active Directory, enabling effective skills assessment, training matching, and performance tracking.
The contract is structured with a 12-month base period plus four optional 12-month extensions and includes provisions for future systems integration. The solicitation is open to all businesses, with a small business size standard set at $34 million (NAICS 541519). Interested offerors must comply with specific Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions as detailed in the attached solicitation. The response deadline is set for November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The overarching goal is to ensure that VA personnel receive necessary training to meet the organization’s mission requirements effectively.