SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- Industry Acquisition Training Opportunity
- Notice Date
- 2/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 923110
— Administration of Education Programs
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Headquarters, Department of the Army, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, 9900 Belvoir Road, Building #201, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, 22060-5567, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22060-5567
- Solicitation Number
- DAUSSCF01
- Point of Contact
- Chandra Evans-Mitchell, Phone: (703) 805-1247, Chandra Evans-Mitchell, Phone: (703) 805-1247
- E-Mail Address
-
chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil, chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil
(chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil, chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center (USAASC) is pleased to offer the 2013-2014 Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship program (DAU-SSCF). The DAU-SSCF program will start in July 2013 in Huntsville, AL; Warren, MI and Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Each year we select a qualified individual from Industry to participate in Warren, MI. Applicants should be from the local commuting area. Background: The DAU-SSCF program is a 10-month educational/leadership opportunity providing leadership and acquisition training to prepare senior level civilians for senior leadership roles such as Product and Project Managers, Program Executive Officers and other key acquisition leadership positions. The program will conduct multiple acquisition courses to meet this purpose to include: • Credit for completion of the DAU Program Manager Course (PMT 401) • Leadership Courses (such as, Ethics, Communications, ACQ 450 Series) • Acquisition training in Life Cycle Management linked to Life Cycle Management Commands (LCMC) • Studies in resource requirements and acquisition integration for senior and strategic leaders • Studies in executive leadership • Applications of acquisition in national defense/security study • Research in acquisition issues and processes • Mentoring program with government and industry senior leaders • Senior Leadership Speaker's Program All Individuals who complete the program will be awarded the following: • Program Manager's Course (PMT 401) Certificate • Master's Degree Option: Selectees have the option to obtain a Master's degree during off-duty hours [ NOT CENTRALLY FUNDED] Eligibility Criteria: • Have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance before the time of application. • Have attained a Bachelor's Degree. • Be identified by their organization as being on track for executive level service. This information should be addressed in the Endorsement Memorandum. Endorsement memorandum should include the following: • Document the applicant's performance. • The leadership potential of the individual to assume positions of greater responsibility. • Identify the applicant as being on track for executive-level service. • Identify what benefits the education will provide to their company and how the training will be utilized in the company upon the return of the selectee. • Address applicant's experience, training or knowledge in any or all of the following areas: - Political Savvy - Interpersonal Skills - Influencing and Negotiating - Accountability - Decision-making - Problem Solving - Conflict Management - Team Building - Continual Learning How to Apply: Endorsement letter and resume must be submitted via email to Chandra Evans-Mitchell at chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil. The application deadline is April 1, 2013. Extensions to the deadline will not be honored. • Selection and Notification: The board will be conducted by USAASC to select the best-qualified candidates from those nominated. The board will make selections based upon an assessment of the qualifications and potential of the applicant. The board will review the training, education and experience of each applicant and make a recommendation to the Deputy Director, Acquisition Career Management. • The USAASC Event Coordinator will notify selected individuals. Successful candidates must accept or decline attendance, in writing, within ten (10) calendar days of notification. POC: If you have questions on how to apply, please contact, Chandra Evans-Mitchell at chandra.evansmitchel@us.army.mil. For additional information on the DAU-SSCF program, please click on link: http://asc.army.mil/web/career-development/programs/defense-acquisition-university-senior-service-college/
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/3ffc5e761f0ac89d03cb5cc8e17c6c44)
- Place of Performance
- Address: DAU Midwest Sterling Heights, 38219 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48310, United States
- Zip Code: 48310
- Zip Code: 48310
- Record
- SN02997659-W 20130301/130227234906-3ffc5e761f0ac89d03cb5cc8e17c6c44 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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