# Acquisition Leadership Challenge Program Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa701425pkalcp - Solicitation number: FA701425PKALCP - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was July 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA7014 Afdw PK (FA7014) - NAICS: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training - Product or service code: U008 Training/Curriculum Development - Set-aside: 8(a) set-aside - First posted: July 22, 2025 - Last posted: July 22, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a95f940198bd4677b96c35310170cc59/view ## Description THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing a commercial item that meets the Government’s requirements. This Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. If a competitive solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. Proprietary information will be accepted and handled appropriately. Responders should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The Government is not obligated to and will not reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender. The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) seeks to procure leadership training for the Department of the Air Force (DAF) acquisition workforce. This requirement includes the design, development, documentation, and delivery of six distinct instructor-led Leadership Challenge Program (LCP) courses, ranging from one to 2.5 days each; each targeting different leadership development levels and incorporating specific self-awareness assessments. These courses, LCP 1 through LCP 4, focus on enhancing emotional intelligence, leadership effectiveness, mentoring/coaching skills, and navigating complex challenges, respectively, utilizing assessments such as Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Change Style Indicator, Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation –Behavior, Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model, Workplace Big 5 Profile, Influence Style Indicator, Campbell Leadership Index, Pearman Personality Integrator, Conflict Dynamic Profile, Coaching Behavior Inventory, Decision Style Profile, and Leadership Circle Profile. The program also includes a Developing Leadership Presence Course focused on cultivating confident and impactful communication through self-awareness assessments like the CPI 260. This requirement will be set aside for a contractor within the 8(a) program. This Sources Sought/RFI seeks to identify 8(a) contractors capable of providing training services in accordance with the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please include the following in your submission. Contractor Name Cage Code/DUNS Socioeconomic Status Location Point of Contact Please provide a course catalog with relevant established training. What portion of your training material would need to be customized in order to fulfill the Government’s intent? What would be the lead time for providing the first virtual course? What would be the lead time for providing the first in-person course? Please assert whether you have the capacity to provide training at each of the locations within the PWS Please provide answers to the above questions and any other comments or questions you may have regarding the Sources Sought/RFI. Your responses may be used in market research for this acquisition. Responses to this RFI shall be provided to Ms Tawana Jackson via email to tawana.jackson.1@us.af.mil. Responses shall be submitted NLT 1500 EST on 28 July 2025. All questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted to Ms Tawana Jackson. ## Publications - July 22, 2025: Sources sought, due July 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice a95f940198bd4677b96c35310170cc59. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a95f940198bd4677b96c35310170cc59/view ## Points of contact - Tawana Jackson, tawana.jackson.1@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa701425pkalcp.