OCFO Professional Coaching Program
ID: 123A9424R0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICEUSDA, FSIS, OAS PCMBBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 30, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated May 22, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jun 3, 2024, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Food Safety and Inspection Service, is seeking a professional coaching program through a combined synopsis/solicitation notice. This program is intended to support the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's strategic goals of optimizing the workforce and building a culture of collaboration. The coaching services will be provided to supervisors at the Division Director level and below. The program will involve one-on-one coaching for 16 supervisors and 4 non-supervisory senior staff, totaling 20 employees.

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Apr 30, 2024, 4:44 PM UTC
Apr 30, 2024, 4:44 PM UTC
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Apr 30, 2024, 4:44 PM UTC
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