NASA DFRC Solicitation: Leader-Follower Workshop
Synopsis/Solicitation Combo – Jul 28, 2009
On-Line RFQ – Posted on Jul 28, 2009
General Information
Solicitation Number: NND09304103Q
Posted Date: Jul 28, 2009
FedBizOpps Posted Date: Jul 28, 2009
Recovery and Reinvestment Act Action: No
Original Response Date: Aug 12, 2009
Current Response Date: Aug 12, 2009
Classification Code: U — Education and training services
NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training
Set-Aside Code: Total Small Business
Contracting Office Address
NASA/Dryden Flight Research Center, Code A, P.O. Box 273, Edwards, CA 93523-0273
Description
[BASIC STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT] NASA/DFRC has a requirement for quantity 1 each Leader/Follower Workshop.
[SPECIFICATIONS] The specifications are:
Communications Training
Objectives
Two courses should be developed, one for leaders, and one for followers. Both should include an understanding of the dynamics of boss/subordinate communications
Students should be able to understand the principles of assertive communication.
Students should be able to actively listen to opposing views on touchy subjects without expressing anger or frustration.
Students should understand the principles of Courageous Followership, and apply them in framing difficult messages for leadership. as outlined in the book of that name by Ira Chaleff
Students should appreciate the effect of differing behavioral styles on communication Blocking messages Framing messages Perceiving messages
Sessions should be highly interactive and based on providing skills with adequate practice.
The class is to be held in September 2009.
This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to use the On-Line RFQ system to submit their quote. The On-line RFQ system is linked above or it may be accessed at http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin= . The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the on-line RFQ.
The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13.
Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than August 5, 2009. Quotes are due by COB August 12, 2009. It is the quoter’s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any).
An ombudsman has been appointed – See NASA Specific Note “B”.
Any referenced notes may be viewed at the following URLs link below.
Point of Contact
Name: Brian G. Bowman
Title: Contracting Officer
Phone: 661-276-3329
Fax: 661-276-2904
Email: Brian.G.Bowman@nasa.gov
Name: Terra L Calahan
Title: Acquisistion Support Contractor
Phone: 661-276-5985
Fax: 661-276-2243
Email: Terra.L.Calahan@nasa.gov
