WALLA WALLA DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 201 NORTH THIRD AVENUE, WALLA WALLA, WA 99362-1876

U -- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SOL DACW68-98-R-0007 DUE 042598 POC Contract Specialist Patricia A. Carroll (509) 527-7214 (Site Code DACW68) The U. S. Army Engineer District, Walla Walla, is seeking to design, develop, and administer a part-time leadership development program for ten to twelve Corps of Engineers employees during the basic year period to begin on or about August 1, 1998 for a one year period, with 4 one-year optional periods. The selected contractor shall be responsible for assessing the training needs of the employees, advising and assisting in the preparation of individual development plans, facilitating group developmental activities, counseling participants on their development, scheduling 60-80 hours of lectures, organizing a mentoring program, overseeing team projects, coordinating site visits, and maintaining liaison with a Corps of Engineers steering committee which is responsible for the overall management of the program. Factors which the Walla Walla District will use in evaluating contractor will include, in descending order of importance: (1) Program Administrator -- experience and credentials of the individual identified as the lead for program implementation. (a) General Experience; (b) Specific training and sensitivities for coaching/counseling Leadership Development Program Interns in their individual development and achievement, dispute resolution and group interaction; (c) Experience and credentials for managing long term graduate level training programs for mid-career adults; (d) Experience and credentials for addressing leadership and management involving Federal agency/Corps of Engineers Programs. (2) Quality of Proposed Program -- specific merits and potential of the proposed program to meet Walla Wall District Corps of Engineers objectives; (a) Effectiveness of design; (b) Innovation; (c) Proposed lecturers/speakers -- credentials and balance of government, business, industry and academic representatives; (d) Other training (readings, tests, software, trips, etc.), (e) Facilities (classroom, etc), (f) Responsiveness to Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers objectives. (3) Organization Experience/Capability with similar programs; (a) Programs administration of long-term graduate level training for mid-career adults; (b) Involvement in leadership/management training, (c) Provision of backup person for Program Administrator. This is not an invitation for bid, but a notice that a solicitation will be issued for this requirement. Requests for the solicitation will be accepted by FAX, (509) 527-7802. Include company name, street and mailing address, telephone and fax number, point of contact and size status. This procurement is open to both large and small business concerns. Standard Industrial classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 8299. The small business size standard is $5 Million dollars. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. (0071)

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