Latest US Leadership Advisory Contracts & Bids

This notice outlines the requirements for a performance work statement contract (****) for acquisition and management of services related to battle management, command, control, communications, and intelligence. The contract period is from June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2030. The government seeks highly qualified subject matter experts with specific acquisition and programmatic knowledge. Strict qualifications, including security clearances (Top Secret, SCI, Tier 1 SAP), are mandatory. The contract details numerous requirements for contractor personnel, including workforce safety, employment restrictions, qualifications, labor categories, inherently governmental functions, software proficiency, reporting requirements, government inspections, scope changes, meetings, data rights, administrative records, contract management, training, performance thresholds, security, appearance, conduct, telework, meeting materials, program management plans, status reports, quality assurance, deliverable defects, conference minutes, conference agendas, presentation materials, contract transition, and training. The contract also specifies the locations for service performance (Los Angeles, CA; Washington, DC; Colorado Springs, CO; and other locations as required). The notice includes detailed requirements for deliverables, contract security, applicable guidance, and documents. The contract requires a Program Management Plan (A001) to be delivered 60 days after the contract start date, and a Status Report (A002) with various information. The government reserves the right to modify or change the contents of the status report and how it is conveyed.

This notice justifies a sole-source contract award to Heidrick Struggles International for private sector leadership engagement support services to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). The justification cites unusual and compelling urgency due to critical operational challenges, demanding a rapid response solution. The contract is valued at approximately $2,316,**** and will be funded with FY 2025 appropriations. The performance period is from April 18, 2025, to April 17, 2026. Market research identified Heidrick Struggles as the sole suitable vendor due to their expertise in recruiting for highly technical roles within the DOD. No other sources have expressed interest in this requirement. The contracting officer will determine fair and reasonable cost using FAR **** techniques. The DOD will evaluate the outcomes of this effort to foster competition for similar requirements in the future.

This notice details requirements for supply chain services, including access for various roles (leaders, teams, officers), one-on-one meetings, service plans, analyst inquiries, research materials, peer community access, discussion groups, events, and detailed service descriptions. The Navy expects to identify specific personnel accessing the service, and subscriptions must be transferable. Monthly usage metrics are required. Limitations on use, distribution, and transfer of proprietary content must be specified. A non-disclosure agreement is required. A tiered licensing structure is needed, and verification of the vendor's process for independent research is required. The quote is for a one-year period.

Thinc College and Career Academy is seeking proposals for strategic planning services. The RFP outlines the desired scope of work, including organizational assessment, stakeholder engagement, strategic plan development, and implementation support. Proposals are due May 19, 2025, by 4:00 PM, electronically to Angela Polite. The project timeline includes a question deadline of May 5, 2025, and consultant selection on June 2, 2025. The strategic plan is due December 1, 2025.