Period of Performance: 5-15 Sep 2021. 2. Course Description. Responding to developmental comments and guidance from the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) and the Commandant, USAWC, SLDS is comprised of academic and subject matter expert presentations and course work, experiential learning opportunities, and small group discussions to be facilitated by a strategic facilitator, the strategic coaches and other Army War College faculty. The SLDS Course is an executive-level development course for all Brigadier General/Brigadier General-selects to assist in their transition by offering instruction, discussion and insight on the principles of strategic leadership, with emphasis on strategic character and ethics, executive health, influencing and leading organizational culture, and shaping strategic communication. The SLDS course is an annual two-week mandatory training course. The course exposes the attendees to the dynamics of the internal and external strategic environments, learning habits to adapt in the Joint operating environment, and an awareness of strategic leader skills, competencies, and professional military responsibilities. Per AR 350-1, spouses are invited and encouraged to attend six days of the course and receive training specific to their new role. 3. Facility Qualifications. a. Location: The selected facility be located within Crystal City, VA and no more than 15 minutes walking distance (.75 miles) walking distance from a Metro Station. Be within a 10 minutes’ drive to the Pentagon and Capitol in order to facilitate ease of travel and coordination for senior leaders in a period of increased stress (COVID, possible change of administrations.) Without rapid access to the Pentagon, ASEP risks losing many senior leaders who act as mentors, presenters and seminar facilitators for the course. b. Meeting and Lodging Spaces: • The facility must allow conduct of all aspects of the course (Instruction, dining, lodging, operations, etc.) at a single integrated location. • 213 Guest rooms (peak requirement) with Queen Bed or larger. • 1 General Session room with capacity of 265+. • 1 Spouses Session room with a capacity of 125+. • 2 breakout rooms with a capacity of 50+ each, 8 breakout rooms with a capacity of 20+ each. • 1 Operations Room with space for 20. • 4 Offices. • 1 Conference Room for the CSA. • A room capable of hosting a 249 person formal dinner. c. Catering: • The contract must include both the daily breakfast and lunch meals for students and staff on course days, as well as one evening welcome reception and one formal dinner in Week 2 of the course. Menu options must accommodate special dietary requirements, with gluten free and vegan options at a minimum. d. Communications: • WIFI in all guest rooms and work areas THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE OFFERS, and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses must be received by Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. All correspondence shall be written and sent via email to
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