USAWC Executive Mentor Coach
ID: W91QF024Q4012Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-CARLISLE BARRACKSCARLISLE BARRACKS, PA, 17013-5072, USA

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide an Executive Mentor Coach for the Army War College's Executive Mentor Coaching Program (ECP) in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The contractor will be responsible for coaching 60-90 students, developing teaching standards, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance measures, all aimed at enhancing leadership development within military education. This non-personal services contract is critical for integrating coaching across military institutions and improving educational outcomes for military leaders. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically by the specified deadline, with questions due by September 9, 2024, and the contract period running from September 20, 2024, to September 19, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Lori Swade at lori.a.swade.civ@army.mil or Bethany L. Flynn at bethany.l.flynn.civ@army.mil.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a non-personal services contract to provide an Executive Mentor Coach for the U.S. Army War College's Executive Mentor Coaching Program (ECP). This initiative supports the Army's Coaching Program, aimed at enhancing leadership development and integrating coaching across military education institutions. The contractor will coach 60-90 students and assist in developing teaching standards and curricula for certified coaches. Key responsibilities include refining and managing the ECP, collaborating with Army Coaching Program partners, attending faculty meetings, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance measures. The contract emphasizes safeguarding sensitive information, such as student data, and outlines security clearance and training requirements for contractors. Deliverables include personnel documentation, training certificates, and participation metrics, all aimed at maintaining high-quality coaching aligned with Army standards. The PWS manifests the government's commitment to boosting educational outcomes for military leaders while promoting accountability in contract execution and performance assessment.
    This document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a firm fixed price contract involving specific tasks as defined by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offers must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline to designated contacts, with strict guidelines against accepting facsimile submissions. Queries from bidders are to be directed to the Contract Specialist and must be submitted by a set deadline, ensuring clarity in expectations. The RFQ includes detailed instructions regarding submission requirements across three volumes: Volume 1 covers administrative aspects and representations; Volume 2 focuses on technical approaches and past performance, requiring examples of relevant contracts completed in the last three years; and Volume 3 concerns the pricing structure to be offered, emphasizing a complete quote for all contract line items. Evaluation will follow a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing quotes based on technical merits, past performance evidence, and pricing analysis to ensure proposals meet the outlined standards without excessive costs. The carefully structured RFQ emphasizes compliance, clarity, and the importance of relevant experience in ensuring successful contract fulfillment, thereby enhancing government procurement processes.
    The document provides guidelines for submissions related to the SSL Executive Mentor Coach Request for Proposals (RFP). It specifies that resumes should be included in Volume 2 of the submission packet. Additionally, it indicates that one resume is required for each person involved in the proposal. This information is critical for ensuring that applicants adhere to the submission requirements stipulated in the RFP, facilitating a structured review process by the reviewing agency. Overall, the document aims to clarify submission expectations to streamline the response process for potential bidders.
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