High Performing BMR Training
ID: 36C10X24Q0375Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b436902d337477a99f4e69d3e53ded0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with OREADY, LLC for High-Performing Business Relationship Management (BRM) Training. This four-day virtual instructor-led training program aims to enhance the skills of IT professionals in effectively engaging with business partners, thereby optimizing IT investments across the organization. The curriculum will cover essential topics such as high-performance characteristics, relationship-building techniques, critical skills for impactful communication, driving organizational growth, and troubleshooting common issues. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by September 23, 2024, while the training sessions are expected to accommodate 25 federal employees each, with completion anticipated before September 30, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Brian Tedesco at brian.tedesco@va.gov or Christina Brown at christina.brown13@va.gov.

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    Brian Tedesco
    brian.tedesco@va.gov
    Christina Brown
    christina.brown13@va.gov
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    RFI_BRM_Training_Rev 1 _dtd 4 Sep 2024.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting information from vendors capable of providing two 4-day virtual instructor-led training courses aimed at enhancing the skills of High-Performing Business Relationship Management (BRM) personnel. This initiative seeks to empower team members, improve communications, and foster collaboration among a newly formed executive team. Each course will accommodate up to 25 attendees. As part of this Sources Sought Notice, interested parties are invited to respond voluntarily, with no current solicitation or financial obligations implied. Respondents must include organizational details, experience with government contracts, proposed readiness dates for course delivery, capabilities for compliance with specific regulations, estimated pricing, and possibly relevant customer feedback on similar training. The document does not represent a formal request for proposals but aims to gather insights for procurement planning. Responses should be sent by email to designated VA personnel by the specified deadline. This initiative underscores the VA’s commitment to developing competencies in its workforce while enhancing service delivery to veterans.
    RFI_BRM_Training.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify firms capable of providing two virtual instructor-led courses aimed at enhancing the management skills of their High-Performing Business Relationship Management (BRM) personnel. Each course will accommodate up to 25 attendees, focusing on team building and communication strategies for an executive team to improve collaboration and operational efficiency. Interested organizations are requested to respond with a cover sheet detailing their qualifications and a capabilities statement outlining their experience, potential pricing, and interest in the project. Special emphasis is placed on verifying the organization’s status as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Responses must be submitted via email by the specified deadline. This notice serves to gather insights for procurement planning and indicates that no solicitation is currently available.
    S02 -Notice of Intent to Sole Source Card Slitter.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole-source contract to OREADY, LLC for its High-Performing Business Relationship Management (BRM) Training. This four-day, virtual instructor-led program aims to enhance the skills of IT professionals in effectively engaging with business partners to optimize IT investments across organizations. The curriculum encompasses critical areas such as the attributes of high-performing BRMs, relationship-building techniques, essential skills for impactful communication, driving organizational growth, and troubleshooting common issues. This procurement process, authorized under specific statutory regulations, is not a competitive solicitation; however, interested vendors can submit a capability statement by September 23, 2024. Ultimately, the decision to proceed competitively or award the contract to OREADY is at the VA's discretion, reinforcing the agency's strategic focus on tailored professional development in the federal workforce. This presolicitation aligns with broader government initiatives to enhance management and operational training services.
    SOW-PWS High-Performing BRM Training_ Rev 1_ dtd 4 Sep 2024.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks to enhance its Business Relationship Management (BRM) capabilities through the High-Performing BRM Training. This initiative aims to equip BRM personnel with advanced management skills and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. The training program consists of two virtual sessions, each accommodating 25 federal employees, to be conducted before September 30, 2024. The four-day curriculum is designed to empower IT professionals, focusing on topics such as high-performance characteristics, relationship-building techniques, essential communication skills, and strategic opportunities for efficiency and growth. Participants will also learn to effectively manage issues and resolve conflicts. Upon completion, attendees will receive certification in High-Performing BRM. Compliance and quality management will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), ensuring that services are provided according to established performance standards. The government reserves the right to demand corrections for any non-conforming services. Overall, this training initiative underscores the commitment of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving organizational performance and maximizing investment returns in IT.
    SOW-PWS High-Performing BRM Training.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to enhance the skills of its Business Relationship Management (BRM) personnel through High-Performing BRM Training. This initiative aims to empower staff with advanced management skills and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders. The Barkley Consulting Group will conduct two virtual training sessions, each accommodating 25 federal employees, before September 30, 2024. The training spans four days and covers essential topics, including high-performance characteristics, relationship-building stages, critical skills for BRMs, making impactful decisions, driving opportunities for organizational growth, and effective troubleshooting. Participants completing the training will receive certification. The training's efficacy will be monitored using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with performance standards ensuring services meet the specified requirements. Poor performance can result in formal reports, and non-conforming services must be corrected at no cost to the government. This training underscores the VA's commitment to strengthening its workforce and optimizing the success of its IT investments.
    SOW-PWS High-Performing BRM Training.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to enhance the skills of its Business Relationship Management (BRM) personnel through High-Performing BRM Training. This initiative aims to empower staff with advanced management skills and foster effective relationships with key stakeholders. The Barkley Consulting Group will conduct two virtual training sessions, each accommodating 25 federal employees, before September 30, 2024. The training spans four days and covers essential topics, including high-performance characteristics, relationship-building stages, critical skills for BRMs, making impactful decisions, driving opportunities for organizational growth, and effective troubleshooting. Participants completing the training will receive certification. The training's efficacy will be monitored using a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with performance standards ensuring services meet the specified requirements. Poor performance can result in formal reports, and non-conforming services must be corrected at no cost to the government. This training underscores the VA's commitment to strengthening its workforce and optimizing the success of its IT investments.
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