SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Leadership Development Program
- Notice Date
- 4/10/2018
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 611430
— Professional and Management Development Training
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Port Hueneme Division, 4363 Missile Way, Port Hueneme, California, 93043-4307
- ZIP Code
- 93043-4307
- Solicitation Number
- N63394-18-T-0056
- Archive Date
- 6/30/2018
- Point of Contact
- RACHEL T. SMITH, Phone: 805-228-0442
- E-Mail Address
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RACHEL.T.SMITH@NAVY.MIL
(RACHEL.T.SMITH@NAVY.MIL)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MARKET SURVEY - Request for Information (RFI): The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is seeking information from interested parties for Leadership Development Program training. This RFI is focused on identifying capabilities in the market place and obtaining related technical information for the procurement of Leadership Development Program training. The envisioned item anticipated to be procured from a contractor as a result of a potential future solicitation is identified below. A 15-month leadership development program for selected personnel. Up to 30 leadership employees shall participate in a four-session, leadership developmental program. Participants in this program will be present at all sessions, traveling to the various locations as set forth in this Statement of Work. The four program sessions will be held in the following locations: Session 1: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), CA; Session 2: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of San Diego, CA; Session 3: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Norfolk, VA; Session 4: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), CA. Detailed description contained in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Requested Information: The Navy requests the following information from parties interested in responding to this RFI: a. Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, DUNS b. RFI Response Point of Contact name, telephone number, and email address c. Information describing company capabilities, resources, experience, and product lines that demonstrate an ability to provide the items described above d. Business Size, Special Size Sub-Category e. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate to provide the items in the quantity described above f. Feedback and questions regarding the feasibility or challenges for providing the items described above g. Information regarding the commerciality of the items described above Information herein is based on the best information available at the time of publication, is subject to revision, and is not binding upon the Government. Responses to the RFI are required to be received no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time on April 21, 2018. Responses should be provided in formats compatible with Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows or Adobe Portable Document Format (pdf). Receipt of RFI responses will be acknowledged. RFI responses will not be returned. The mailing address for RFI responses is provided at the end of this announcement. Following the date of response submission, the Government may contact respondents to seek clarification of submitted information. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to the RFI nor will the Government compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing information for, participating in meetings with, or engaging in discussions with the Government. Proprietary and Limited Distribution: It is incumbent upon parties providing responses to the RFI to identify all data contained within that is proprietary or has limited distribution requirements. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-governmental personnel and entities. At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Additionally, any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed and are NOT considered allowable direct charges to other contracts or tasking. Statement of Work (Revised 17 March 2018) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Leadership Development Program Period of Performance (POP): 15 months Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is implementing a 15-month leadership development program for selected personnel. Up to 30 leadership employees shall participate in a four-session, leadership developmental program. Participants in this program will be present at all sessions, traveling to the various locations as set forth in this Statement of Work. The four program sessions will be held in the following locations: Session 1: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), CA; Session 2: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of San Diego, CA; Session 3: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Norfolk, VA; Session 4: Off-site location to be identified and secured by the contractor and held in the local area of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), CA. Learning activities shall be tailored to the collective developmental and individual learning needs of the program participants and shall assure that participants attain the competencies necessary for leadership positions as directed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). I. B. Scope of Work Contractor shall design and deliver a leadership development program for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) that addresses the mission, core values and current and future challenges of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) leadership and share provide an integrated program of learning to develop the leadership competencies of the participants through action-learning teams (ALTs). Administrative Session 1: The contractor, over a two-day visit to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), shall finalize the program design and meet with various leaders. Administrative Session 2: The contractor, at the program's mid-point shall provide an in-person status report on program and participant progress, to the Leadership Development Program Manager and leadership at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). II. C. Objectives Contractor shall develop a curriculum and provide all learning and assessment materials to instruct participants in subject matter content needed for leadership positions, including:  Techniques for Leadership Effectiveness  People Management Issues  Performance Management  Ethics, Honesty, and Integrity  Budgeting and Financial Management  Employee and Labor Relations  Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity Issues, and  Training and Development. Contractor shall instruct and coach participants in leadership skills including:  Leading Change  Personal and Interpersonal Awareness (via 360 degree competency assessment and other instruments)  Leading People  Driving Results  Conflict Resolution  Diversity  Team Management  Business Acumen, and  Communication III. IV. D. Approach The contractor shall employ action-learning, supported by classroom instruction. Contractor's curriculum shall employ classroom discussion, group exercises, reading assignments, client-specific situations needing attention (SITNA's) through action-learning teams, coaching and skill building sessions, and Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) team projects. The following components shall be integral to this effort: Assessment of Skills: Contractor shall supply a 360-degree assessment tailored to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) key leadership competencies to supply feedback from leadership, peers and subordinates on their perceptions of the participants' level of development in each of 27 core competencies. Contractor shall administer this instrument within the first 30 days of the program. Contractor staff shall deliver feedback reports, interpret the results, and counsel participants on the learning experiences necessary for their development. At the end of the program, contractor shall again administer the instrument to evaluate participant progress relative to these competencies. Contractor shall provide the leadership development program manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), with written results of all instruments administered. Contractor shall compare and contrast the results of the pre-and-post instruments. Contractor shall submit a final report with metrics on the results of program assessment to the leadership development program manager, NSWC PHD. The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is the foundation and integrating mechanism for learning activities throughout the program. Contractor facilitators shall coach participants in developing an individual development plan (IDP) based on feedback from the Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI) and the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The individual development plan (IDP) shall guide the participants through the process of acquiring executive core competencies and shall be employed by contractor to track participant progress. Action-Learning Teams (ALTs) enhance learning and challenge participants throughout the program. Contractor shall facilitate participants assigned to action-learning teams (ALTs) as they address personnel management and morale challenges facing Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) through their projects. A contractor facilitator shall be actively involved with the team during the program. The team facilitators shall meet with participants during task 2 (described below). During the course of the program, the contractor shall facilitate personal coaching with the teams and their members to provide just-in-time coaching on working effectively as a team member, and shall identify additional opportunities for development. Contractor facilitators in concert with the leadership development program manager, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), shall advise and assist the teams with group process issues that may arise as they work through their assignments. The contractor staff shall provide individual feedback on team skills and monitor development activities identified in individual development plans (IDPs). The contractor shall coach action-learning teams on making acceptable reports and presentations to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) senior leadership team, contractor staff, the leadership development program manager, participants in already concluded Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) management development programs, and other leaders as determined by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). Leadership Readings shall further develop the participants' leadership skills. Participants shall be assigned selected readings in support of the curriculum aimed at preparing them for leadership positions. The contractor shall facilitate participants in analyzing and discussing these books during core sessions. Management Interviews shall facilitate the participant's access to senior leaders. Contractor shall instruct and coach participants on interview techniques. Contractor shall conduct four core classes, two administrative sessions, and an orientation session. Each session shall involve classroom activities, address a different aspect of leadership development, and promote identity with the management team of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD). The contractor's curriculum shall assure that participants shall learn leadership skills while engaging in team projects, allowing them to gain a better understanding of federal leadership positions while developing leadership skills in the areas of building coalitions and communications, leading people, and leading change. The contractor shall employ a variety of formats using the classroom situation, including:  Lectures  Assessment Tools  Team projects  Learning labs  Case Studies  Practice Sessions  Videos  Feedback Sessions V. E. Tasks VI. VII. 1. Session I. Program Preview and Orientation Session (four hours) Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate. Contractor shall describe the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) self-assessment and the conflict styles self-assessment and the Leadership Effectiveness Inventory (LEI), which the participants take and score. Participants shall select mentors who are currently in management positions to work with throughout the program and with whom to discuss their team action-learning projects. 2. Core I - Introduction to Leadership (Residential / Offsite) (five days) Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate to assure that this core information gives potential leadership a basic understanding of the techniques used to create a productive work environment. It includes the skills to successfully make the transition to leadership while appreciating the significance of the latest trends in the federal workforce. As an integral part of Core I, participants shall receive their 360 degree and Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) feedback, and individual coaching and counseling on how to use the feedback to create their individual development plans (IDPs); inculcating appreciation for the history and organizational culture of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) shall also be emphasized. Contractor shall work with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) personnel to integrate specialized command criteria in the curriculum. Contractor shall cover the following topics:  Making the Transition to Leadership  Influencing and Negotiating  Building Social Capital  Executive Presentation Skills  Effective Communication and Feedback  Individual Coaching and Counseling  The MBTI: Understanding Yourself and Others  Ethics, Honesty, and Integrity  Decision Making and Problem Solving  Project Management  Budgeting and Financial Management  Introduction to Action-Learning VIII. During this session, Contractor shall facilitate participants being divided into teams and selecting a specific situations needing attention (SITNA) or project. The specific situations needing attention (SITNA) or project shall be based on a specific leadership challenges facing Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) and shall allow the participants to work through the issue and gain a better understanding of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) while developing team skills. The action-learning teams (ALTs) shall continue throughout the training sessions, though individual projects may change. 3. Core II - Learning to Lead (five days) Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate to assure that this core session shall give participants a basic understanding of the specific interpersonal competencies of an exceptional leader. Contractor shall reinforce the basics of team facilitation, participation, and function so that the participant shall be able to build strong work teams. Contractor shall cover the following topics:  Leadership Role  Communicating for Improved Productivity and Working Relationships  Managing Conflict  Performance Management Systems  Motivating Your Workforce  Delegation  Diversity and Leadership  Performance Coaching and Counseling  Managing Performance Issues  Customer Relations  Stages of Team Development  Team Projects  Team Chartering  Team Roles and Responsibilities  Insight Survey on Maintenance/Relationship Behavior  Conducting Effective Team Meetings  Team Decision Making and Problem Solving  Conflict Resolution for Teams  Dealing with Virtual Team Members (Blackboard/Chat Rooms) and  Dealing with Difficult Team Members  Leading Change and Managing Change 4. Core III - Federal Human Resources Management (five days) Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate to assure that this core shall give participants an understanding of how to negotiate people management issues through the human resources (HR) policies and programs prescribed for federal employees. It shall include an overview of concepts, policies and procedures of Federal HR. Contractor shall cover the following topics:  Conduct and Performance Procedures  Classification & Staffing  Pay & Leave Administration (Hiring to Separation)  Employee and Labor Relations  Sexual Harassment  Adverse Actions  Labor Law Basics  Employee Assistance Program  Medical Issues (ADA included)  Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action  RIF and Retirement Issues  Training and Development  Interviewing Techniques 5. Core IV - Political Savvy / External Awareness Focused Core (five days) a). Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate to assure that this session shall give participants a better awareness of the conduct and interactions of Congress, the administration, the Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Naval Warfare Center (NWC). The session shall include briefings on the strategic alignment between the Chief of Naval Operations (CNOs) priorities, Naval Sea Systems Command's (NAVSEA's) strategic goals, the Naval Warfare Center (NWC) enterprise, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division's (NSWC PHD's) priorities and the innovative partnering and collaboration necessary to achieve desired objectives. b). Contractor objectives shall be to instruct, coach and facilitate to assure that participants shall learn how to lead in turbulent times while exhibiting political savvy and building strong coalitions. This core gives leadership the information and knowledge management tools necessary to build a credible business case. At this final core session, participants shall make presentations on their teams' projects, dealing with issues at the department level. The presentations shall be followed by an award and graduation ceremony. Contractor shall cover the following topics:  Department of Defense (DoD) - Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Warfare Center (NWC)  Washington Political Environment  The Navy of the Future  President's Management Agenda  Direction of DoD Personnel Management  Building Coalitions and Alliances  Developing Political Savvy  Preparation for Team Presentations/Graduation Contractor shall work with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) personnel to integrate specialized command criteria in the curriculum. F. Deliverables 1. The contractor shall deliver progress reports on participants to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) training director and the leadership development program manager within 10 days of completion of tasks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Progress reports shall include feedback on individual participant's progress and participant's assessment of those tasks. 2. The contractor shall make available the 360-degree instrument report to each participant of the program presented by the end of task 2 with recommendations for next steps 3. Contractor shall deliver a copy of the 360-degree instrument reports and analysis as characterized in section D, "Approach," within 15 days of completion of task 2. 4. Contractor shall deliver a copy of the 360-degree instrument final report and analysis as characterized above in section D, "Approach," and a final program evaluation report with metrics within 90 days of completion of task. 5. Contractor shall deliver curriculum and lesson plans for all core sessions no later than 30 days prior to each core session start date. 6. Completed tasks as described above under section E, "Tasks." 7. Course workbooks for each of the "tasks" under section E. G. Acceptance Procedures Performance shall be considered acceptable when deliverables are accurate, complete and provided on time. H. Facilities The contractor shall arrange for all classroom facilities and equipment for each core session - the first core session shall be in held in Ventura County.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Administration Location:, NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, PORT HUENEME DIVISION, (see details for performance locations), 4363 MISSILE WAY, PORT HUENEME, California, 93043, United States
- Zip Code: 93043
- Zip Code: 93043
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