FAA Management & Leadership Development Sources Sought / Request for Information

2026-11-03

Synopsis : This is a Sources Sought Synopsis ( SSS )/ Request for Information ( RFI ) for market research purposes issued by AAQ - 740 at the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ). The FAA is requesting information for the FAA ’ s Career and Leadership Developmental portfolio currently consist of four components in accordance with the attached draft statement of work : Mandatory Management Courses : Required per FAA Human Resources policy . Succession Planning Programs : Competitive leadership development programs targeting specific positions or levels . Elective Management and Leadership Courses : Offered based on developmental needs and learner interest . Customer - Tailored Offerings : Custom courses and services delivered upon request to internal and external stakeholders . This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy . This is a SSS / RFI being used to update market research only . There is no solicitation available at this time . Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response . Disclaimer : This SSS / RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes . It does not constitute a solicitation ( Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations ) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future . Responses to this notice are not considered offers , shall not be used as a proposal , and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract . This SSS / RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever . Furthermore , FAA is not seeking proposals at this time . Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS / RFI . All costs associated with responding to this SSS / RFI will be solely at the responding party ' s expense . Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate , future announcement . The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release . Purpose : The information received will be utilized by the FAA in developing its acquisition strategy , Statement of Work , Purchase Description and Specification . Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary , if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations . The Government requests that non - proprietary information be submitted in response to this SSS / RFI . However , should proprietary information be submitted , it should be marked " PROPRIETARY ", and will be handled accordingly . The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified . Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations . Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified . The information in this notice is based on current information available to date . This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government . Updated information will be provided in future announcements , if applicable and posted electronically on the SAM . Gov Contract Opportunities website at https :// sam . gov . Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned . Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation , if one is issued . ATTENTION : Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management ( SAM ) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any activity . Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at https :// www . sam . gov / SAM . Program Requirements : Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SSS / RFI . This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals . A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government . Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement . Specifications , plans , or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government . The core curriculum consists of the developmental courses which are mandatory for FAA managers by current FAA policy or regulation . Core requirements are prescribed by the FAA Office of Human Resources ( AHR ), Talent Development ( AHD ) and are prescribed in an annual requirements document . The annual requirements document is adjusted to meet organizational needs from year - to - year . Presently the curriculum consists of a total of 69 web - based and instructor - led courses designed to address FAA ’ s evolving management and leadership development priorities . Each year , FAA determines the mix and schedule of mandatory / elective courses and program cohorts based on organizational priorities . These requirements may change annually to meet emerging agency needs . The portfolio supports a broad audience — from new supervisors to senior non - executive leaders — and includes two cohort - based development programs : one for aspiring managers and one for aspiring senior managers . These programs are competitive , vary in size ( 16 – 60 participants ), and run 8 – 18 months , incorporating multi - day seminars , stretch assignments , and experiential learning . The FAA retains the right to develop and deliver courses , seminars , conferences , and meetings using internal Government personnel or third - party providers under separate contracts . As such , the contractor will not have exclusive rights to deliver all training and development services . The contractor must be capable of delivering the FAA ’ s portfolio of courses and programs — either partially or in full , to FAA organizations , other federal agencies , and applicable private sector entities . The contractor must also be prepared to deliver up to 80 % of class offerings in regional field locations at the start of the contract . The contract is expected to be a commercial Firm - Fixed Price / Cost - Reimbursable five - year IDIQ type contract with one basic year and four one - year options . The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services . Please limit your submissions to ten pages . Interested sources should provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners : Company Name / AddressCAGE Code ( if available ) SAM Unique Entity ID ( UEI ) NumberPoint of ContactPhone / Fax NumberEmail addressWeb page URLSize of Business ( i . e . Large / Small Business , Small Disadvantaged Business , 8 ( a ) concern , Minority - Owned Business ) Size relative to NAICS Code 611430 ( Small Business Size Standard $ 15M ) The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems ( NAICS ) Code is 611430 , which has a corresponding Size Standard of $ 15M . The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement . The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses , Small Disadvantaged Businesses , 8 ( a ), Service - Disabled Veteran - Owned Small Businesses , HUBZone Small Businesses , and Women - Owned Small Business concerns . The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code . Additionally , please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements , along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years . Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners .- Provide any recommendations and / or concerns .- Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor ?- Provide Government contract history including contract numbersCapabilities : Describe your company ' s past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement . Include contract numbers , a brief description of the work performed , period of performance , agency / organization supported , and individual point of contact ( Contracting Officer or Program Manager ). Respond ( along with any supporting documentation ) directly to : Scott Roberson at the following e - mail address : scott . roberson @ faa . govPlease note : Emails containing file types such as : . zip , . xlsx , . docx , or other macro - enabled extensions , may not be delivered to the intended recipients . Primary Point of Contact : Scott RobersonEmail : scott . roberson @ faa . govAttachment : Draft Statement of Work

Oklahoma

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