Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Partnership for Public Service, Inc. for Federal Human Capital Collaborative (FHCC) Annual Memberships

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) intends to award a sole source order to Partnership for Public Service Inc., located at: 600 14th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005, for the acquisition of Federal Human Capital Collaborative (FHCC) annual memberships. The purchase will be made using procurement procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source; or brand name specification. The requirement is for a membership to the Federal Human Capital Collaborative, a unique entity providing comprehensive support in addressing cross-cutting federal workforce challenges, including engagement, performance, data-driven HR decisions, and navigating policies on hybrid work and hiring. Training and Development: Implement training programs as per EHRL and MSLP curriculum standards, ensuring alignment with federal competency frameworks. Assessments: Administer and analyze Public Service Leadership 360 Assessments for participating agency leaders. Collaborative Engagements: Coordinate and host quarterly meetings and oversee the execution of research projects aimed at enhancing federal HR practices. Program Materials, Tools, and Resources: Participation in the Program provides IRS with access to research content and individual services over the term of the agreement. IRS has access rights to the following services during the term: 1)Proven Best Practices 2)Research and Insight 3)Peer Benchmarks 4)Decision and Diagnostic Tools 5)Executive Networking 6)Advisory Support 7)Live and/or Online Learning Events (Events may be reserved for Senior-most Executives). This is not a request for competitive proposals. Potential sources who believe they can provide the service listed above are invited to submit a capability package in writing to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than 1:00 PM ET on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please note: A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST. The Government will not cover any costs for any information or inquiry submitted as a result of this notice.