Emotional Intelligence Software
ID: FA465925QZ020Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4659 319 CONS PKGRAND FORKS AFB, ND, 58201, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

TRAINING AIDS (6910)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bbb6c92d7093471183a54ce0842ad471/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, is seeking capabilities packages from small businesses for the provision of Emotional Intelligence Software. The primary objective is to deliver fifty hours of mixed reality training sessions aimed at enhancing military personnel's skills in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership, with a focus on empathetic interaction and managing difficult conversations in a simulated environment. This initiative underscores the Air Force's commitment to developing essential interpersonal skills within its workforce through innovative training methods. Interested firms must submit their responses by March 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time to SSgt Luis Lopez-Rosales at luis.lopez-rosales@us.af.mil, with the NAICS code for this acquisition being 611430 and a maximum size standard of $15 million for qualifying firms.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SSgt Luis Lopez-Rosales
    (701) 747-5275
    luis.lopez-rosales@us.af.mil
    TSgt Angelo Cabuang
    (701) 747-3750
    angelomykael.cabuang.1@us.af.mil
    Files
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    EII - PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines a requirement for emotional intelligence training at Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND. The contractor is tasked with providing fifty hours of mixed reality training sessions designed to enhance military personnel's skills in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership. Each session will include multiple brief scenarios, tailored facilitation materials, and an option for technical pre-checks. The training emphasizes empathetic interaction and handling difficult conversations in a safe, simulated environment, available globally around the clock. The project also includes logistical support, such as dedicated personnel for scheduling and room management, highlighting the Air Force's commitment to developing essential interpersonal skills in its workforce through innovative training methods.
    Sources Sought.pdf
    The United States Air Force, specifically the 319th Contracting Squadron at Grand Forks AFB, ND, is seeking capabilities packages from potential sources, including small businesses (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small businesses, for Emotional Intelligence Software. The details of this requirement are outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement. Interested firms must demonstrate their compliance with the specified technical requirements and provide their socio-economic status, along with information regarding foreign ownership or employment. Responses are voluntary and must be submitted by March 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, to the designated point of contact, SSgt Luis Lopez-Rosales. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), with a maximum size standard of $15 million for qualifying firms. The government reserves the discretion to set aside the contract for small businesses based on the responses received. No binding contract will result from this notice, as no solicitation currently exists; responses will inform whether future acquisitions will be open or set aside for small businesses. Email submissions must meet specified criteria for successful delivery.
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