U009--Professional Development Training Services at Jesse Brown VAMC, Chicago, IL
ID: 36C25224Q0818Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e7af50c26e634277b2ade3260c0c6eee/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Professional Development Training Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The initiative aims to develop a customized training curriculum tailored to the specific needs of the facility's personnel, covering essential topics such as conflict management, coaching, stress management, and leadership skills over a one-year period. This procurement underscores the government's commitment to enhancing workforce capabilities within the Veterans Affairs system, with a hybrid training delivery model that combines in-person and virtual sessions to foster interactive learning. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 3:00 PM CST on September 10, 2024, to Contract Specialist Justin Lemke at Justin.Lemke@va.gov.

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    Lemke, JustinContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4800
    Justin.Lemke@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Professional Development Training Services at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. This initiative aims to identify potential contractors capable of developing a tailored training curriculum to meet the specific needs of the facility's staff. The procurement process may result in contract set-asides for veteran-owned or small businesses. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 3:00 PM CST on September 10, 2024, to the designated contact, Justin Lemke, via email. Key requirements include the development and delivery of a variety of training courses across topics such as conflict management, coaching, stress management, and leadership skills, over a one-year period. Training modalities will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions, emphasizing interactive learning. The vendor is responsible for instructor selection, training materials, and evaluating program effectiveness. The document highlights the government's commitment to enhancing workforce capabilities within the Veterans Affairs system, indicating potential opportunities for businesses specializing in professional development and educational services.
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