Opportunity
BidNet Direct #PSS-26-005
Aims Community College Strategic Foresight Capacity Building Program (Sole Source to IFTF)
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
PSS-26-005
NAICS
611430, 541720, 541990
Aims Community College is seeking to implement a comprehensive 2-year Strategic Foresight Capacity Building program in partnership with the Institute for the Future (IFTF). - Government Buyer: - Aims Community College, Purchasing Department - OEM/Vendor: - Institute for the Future (IFTF) (sole source identified) - Products and Services Requested: - College-wide tiered training in strategic foresight (beginner, intermediate, advanced) - Includes 'Train-the-Trainer' certification for internal leaders - Licensing of IFTF's proprietary Strategic Foresight Toolkit for institutional use - Custom research: 'Map of the Decade' forecasting higher education disruptions and alternative scenarios - Deployment of specialized AI and automated skills tools to support trend identification and strategic hypothesis development - Expert facilitation and support for the college's 2027 Conversation Day event - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integrated package of proprietary licensed IP, research, and AI tools exclusive to IFTF - Program designed to foster a culture of innovation and long-term transformation at the college - Sole source justification based on IFTF's unique capabilities; objections invited only from vendors with equivalent proprietary offerings - Place of Performance: - Aims Community College (Weld County, Colorado)
Description
Aims Community College intends to partner with the Institute for the Future (IFTF) to implement a 2-year Strategic Foresight Capacity Building program. This program aims to establish a college-wide culture of innovation and long-term transformation beyond traditional planning. The program includes college-wide training, toolkit licensing, custom forecasts of higher education disruptions, AI tools deployment, and expert support for the 2027 Conversation Day. The partnership is essential for building internal capacity to identify emerging opportunities and navigate future risks effectively.