Facilitation Skills Training for NASA's Glenn Research Center
ID: 80NSSC25HRC1557902Type: Sources Sought
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA SHARED SERVICES CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS, 39529, USA

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/67a04c93710c49e3af1f2f155da022e6/view
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    NASA's Glenn Research Center is seeking qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive facilitation skills training program for supervisors and managers. The training aims to enhance core competencies such as active listening, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and time management, ultimately empowering participants to lead effective sessions and foster collaboration. This Request for Information (RFI) serves as a planning tool to gauge vendor capabilities and does not obligate NASA to procure the services mentioned. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including qualifications and estimated costs, by April 15, 2025, with the training scheduled to take place between July 7 and July 28, 2025, at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. For inquiries, vendors can contact Loni Bridges at loni.r.bridges@nasa.gov.

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    Loni Bridges
    loni.r.bridges@nasa.gov
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    HRC1557902 Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    NASA’s Glenn Research Center is seeking qualified vendors to provide a facilitation skills training program for supervisors and managers. This Request for Information (RFI), posted on April 10, 2025, outlines a comprehensive training curriculum focused on improving essential competencies, including active listening, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and time management. The training aims to enhance participants' skills in leading effective sessions and fostering a collaborative environment. The program will include course design, development, and interactive session delivery over one eight-hour day, engaging up to 25 employees. Key deliverables include course materials, a detailed syllabus, and a list of qualified instructors, all of which must be compliant with Section 508 standards. The training is scheduled to take place between July 7 and July 28, 2025, at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Vendors must respond by April 15, 2025, outlining their qualifications, estimated costs, and training methods. This RFI serves as a planning tool to gauge vendor capabilities and does not obligate NASA to procure the services mentioned. The next steps involve reviewing vendor responses and selecting the offer that best meets NASA's needs, culminating in a Notice of Award to the chosen vendor.
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