Structured Process Improvement Facilitation Services
ID: N3904025WORKSHOPType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04e6b767b1a1430394783032f67097f4/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is seeking qualified contractors to provide structured process improvement facilitation services through a Sources Sought Notice. The primary objective is to conduct approximately 24 two-day workshops over a 12-month period, aimed at enhancing the problem-solving capabilities of Government teams by analyzing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing sustainable improvements. These workshops will require the contractor to facilitate on-site sessions, provide necessary materials, and ensure effective knowledge transfer in a "train-the-trainer" format, while also provisioning user licenses for a cloud-based Collaborative Process Mapping and Improvement Tool. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a capability statement by email to Lisa Fielding, with responses due by the specified deadline, and should note that this notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal or guarantee future procurement.

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    PWS (DRAFT) PNSY WORKSHOPS.docx
    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirement for a contractor to provide structured process improvement workshop facilitation services to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). The contractor will deliver approximately 24 two-day workshops over a 12-month base period, aiming to equip Government teams with problem-solving skills to analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement sustainable improvements. Key responsibilities include scheduling and mobilizing workshops, facilitating on-site sessions focusing on process analysis, problem identification, solution development, and action planning. The contractor must also provide workshop materials, post-workshop action reports, and facilitate knowledge transfer to Government personnel in a "train-the-trainer" capacity. Additionally, the contractor is required to provision user licenses for a cloud-based Collaborative Process Mapping and Improvement Tool, ensuring it meets specified functional requirements for real-time mapping, task assignment, and action item tracking. All services will be performed on-site at PNSY, Kittery, Maine, with the Government retaining unlimited rights to all deliverables. Performance will be monitored against objectives for technical quality, adherence to schedule, and effective knowledge transfer and software provisioning.
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