OUSD Strategic Thinkers Program Request for Information
ID: 47QFHA25K0010Type: Sources Sought
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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

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https://sam.gov/opp/55c55a87a14e4390a1e3a74ccff305b1/view
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    The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) for the Strategic Thinkers Program (STP), aimed at identifying qualified contractors capable of providing a 12-month Master's Degree program for mid-career military officers and government civilians. The program's objective is to enhance strategic thinking skills essential for military leadership roles, focusing on developing cross-Service strategic thinkers who can address complex security challenges and provide informed guidance to senior military leaders. Interested parties are required to submit a completed questionnaire by February 14, 2025, and should direct inquiries to Paul Hemenway or Tim Cosgrove via email, ensuring to include the specified subject heading in all communications.

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    Paul Hemenway
    paul.hemenway@gsa.gov
    Tim Cosgrove
    timothy.cosgrove@gsa.gov
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    47QFHA22K00XX_T10_08 STP -PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (Draft) - Google Docs.pdf
    The Secretary of Defense Strategic Thinkers Program (STP) is a 12-month master's degree program aimed at enhancing the strategic thinking skills of mid-career military officers and government civilians. This non-personal services contract mandates the contractor to provide complete educational resources, including personnel, facilities, and materials, ensuring delivery aligns with specified performance standards. The program focuses on creating strategic thinkers equipped to tackle complex security challenges and offers a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) upon completion. Students will engage in rigorous coursework, interactive seminars, and practical exercises, including war games and staff rides, fostering learning in military strategy and operations. The program accommodates up to 24 students annually, with assessments to be conducted throughout the academic year. The contract outlines detailed responsibilities for the contractor, including quality control measures, personnel qualifications, and a structured curriculum tailored to meet the Department of Defense's objectives. The emphasis is on producing graduates capable of integrating various perspectives into military strategy and reinforcing civilian-military dialogue within national policy frameworks.
    RFI Questionnaire.docx
    The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS), soliciting responses that outline corporate capabilities for providing specific services. The RFI includes a Corporate Overview section requiring detailed information about the respondent company, including its Unique Entity ID (UEI), CAGE Code, Corporate Address, and employee count, along with indicators of small business status under the NAICS Code 611310. Additionally, there is a set of inquiries regarding prior corporate experiences over the last five years that demonstrate the contractor's ability to offer similar-sized and complex services, alongside general questions about instructional capacity specific to military personnel training. The document emphasizes the importance of qualifications in military history education, proximity to the Pentagon, and past performance in related fields, such as battlefield staff rides and war gaming exercises. The RFI ultimately seeks to identify qualified contractors capable of supporting GSA's needs within the context of broader federal and local government contracts, showcasing the importance of collaboration and proven experience in specialized training sectors.
    RFI Sources Sought Strategic Thinkers 2025-01 - Google Docs.pdf
    The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense (OUSD) for the Strategic Thinkers Program (STP). The RFI aims to gather market research on entities capable of providing a 12-month Master's Degree program focused on developing strategic thinkers for military leadership roles within Combatant Commander Staff and other defense headquarters. This inquiry is for information purposes only and does not guarantee future procurement or response to specific inquiries. The program's objective is to cultivate cross-Service strategic thinkers adept at tackling unforeseen challenges, synthesizing diverse information, and providing informed guidance to senior military leaders. Interested parties are instructed to complete an attached questionnaire and submit it electronically by February 14, 2025. This initiative represents the Department of Defense's ongoing commitment to enhancing strategic leadership within its ranks, emphasizing the critical need for strategic thinkers in a complex security environment.
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