Intent to Sole Source to Management Concepts for Training
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87110, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f3e277cb214c45ffb93c3db27751348f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Albuquerque Area, intends to award a sole source contract to Management Concepts for the development and delivery of a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing the skills of new finance staff. This initiative is crucial due to the lack of training services over the past five years, compounded by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing changes, necessitating an urgent upgrade in staff capabilities to improve customer service and operational efficiency. The training program will utilize a blended learning approach, covering essential topics such as federal accounting fundamentals and the federal budget process, with courses scheduled from January to September 2025. Interested parties may direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Stephanie Begay at stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov or 505-256-6750, noting that the estimated total value of this requirement is below the simplified acquisition threshold and that this notice is not a request for quotes or proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Begay
    (505) 256-6750
    stephanie.begay3@ihs.gov
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    SOW_AAIHS Finance_Acquisition Request_12.06.24.pdf
    The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service aims to implement a comprehensive training program for its finance staff to enhance customer service and operational efficiency. Due to the absence of training services over the last five years, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing changes, there is an urgent need to bolster staff capabilities. The training, proposed to be conducted by Management Concepts, will adopt a blended learning method, combining online modules, in-person workshops, and practical case studies. The courses, scheduled from January to September 2025, will cover areas such as federal accounting fundamentals, the federal budget process, budgeting and accounting connections, the Prompt Payment Act, and various leadership and management skills. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Donna Carpio, will oversee technical aspects and contractor accountability during this initiative. This training initiative seeks to elevate finance support across the Albuquerque service area, ultimately improving service delivery to both internal and external customers.
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