Project Management Professional (PMP) Training
ID: W91CRB_PMP_TrainingType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command, is seeking qualified organizations to provide Project Management Professional (PMP) training for 25 participants. This training will consist of 35 hours of instructor-led distance learning, aimed at enhancing leaders' understanding of project roles and responsibilities, and will include all necessary study materials, practice exams, and coordination for the PMP certification exam. The training is scheduled to take place between January 1 and February 28, 2024, and interested parties must submit capability statements by November 7, 2024, detailing their training methods and instructor qualifications. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Tanner Torley at tanner.r.torley.civ@army.mil.

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    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a Project Management Professional (PMP) training and certification program, aimed at providing remote certification training for 25 participants. Set to take place between January and February 2025, the training comprises 35 hours of instructor-led sessions, alongside all necessary study materials and practice exams. Key deliverables include a training schedule, digital distribution of study materials, practice exams with feedback, attendance reports, completion certificates, and coordination for the PMP certification exam. Additionally, a final report summarizing training outcomes and recommendations is required post-training. The document emphasizes enhancing project management skills among participants, ensuring they are well-prepared for the PMP certification exam while highlighting the absence of required government-furnished property or travel considerations. This structured approach aims to equip participants with essential project management knowledge and practical skills crucial for leading successful projects, which aligns with the government's objective of workforce development through structured training initiatives.
    The U.S. Army Contracting Command is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Project Management Professional (PMP) training. The training aims to fulfill the 35-hour certification requirement for 25 participants, focusing on enhancing leader understanding of project roles and responsibilities. The training is to be delivered via distance learning with an instructor, within the period from January 1 to February 28, 2024. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements detailing their ability to provide this training, including specifics about their training methods and instructor qualifications. The submissions should be limited to five pages and are due by November 7, 2024. The SSN is part of market research under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will inform the decision on whether the requirement can be set aside for small businesses or procured through open competition. Responses must be in writing, and proprietary data will remain confidential. This SSN does not constitute a request for proposals or guarantee future contracts but serves as a precursor for gathering organizational capabilities within the scope of federal training needs.
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