Opportunity
SAM #A065006
Leadership and Cultural Development Services Using Arbinger 'Outward Mindset' Methodology
Buyer
Fa2816 Smc Pko
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
A065006
NAICS
611430
The Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, FA2816 SMC PK PKO office in El Segundo, California, is seeking specialized leadership and cultural development services to drive enterprise-wide transformation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Department of the Air Force - FA2816 SMC PK PKO office, El Segundo, CA - OEM Highlight: - The Arbinger Company is the sole developer, owner, and provider of the 'Outward Mindset' methodology - Vendors: - Only Arbinger Company is authorized to deliver the proprietary content - Products/Services Requested: - Foundational workshops - Leadership training - Executive coaching - Strategic facilitation - Course materials (including 'Leadership and Self-Deception', 'The Outward Mindset', DIOM, Outward Leadership workshop content) - Certification of internal Government personnel - Unique Requirements: - Only Arbinger Company is licensed to deliver the 'Outward Mindset' methodology - Offerors must be GSA MAS contract holders under NAICS 611430 - Procurement will be via a single Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule
Description
In accorndance with Revolutionay FAR Overhaul Part 5 Publicizing Contract Actions, 5.101 Presolicitation notice, (c) Content:
(1)Point of contact. PABLO A. VELEZ, MSgt, USAF 61st Contracting Flight 483 N Aviation Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245 pablo.velez@spaceforce.mil
(2) Set-asides. No set-aside. (3) Codes for services or supplies. Product Service Code (PSC): U009 Education/Training - General North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 611430 Professional and Management Development Training (4) Description.
(i) Comprehensive leadership development services to implement cultural transformation framework across the enterprise. The training shall focus on mindset-first approach not the typical skill-based training pedagogy. The services include foundational workshops, leadership training, executive coaching, strategic facilitation, all associated course materials, and the certification of internal Government personnel.
(ii) A single BPA will be award under a General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS).
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) The Government’s minimum requirement is for a leadership and cultural development program based on a foundational, mindset-first approach, not a traditional skills-based one. The Arbinger Company is the sole developer, owner, and provider of the "Outward Mindset" methodology and its associated intellectual property, including copyrighted course materials (Leadership and Self-Deception, The Outward Mindset) and workshop content (DIOM, Outward Leadership). These services are unique in their approach and proprietary in their content. No other vendor is licensed or authorized to deliver this specific methodology, making The Arbinger Company the only source capable of meeting this specialized requirement.
(viii) An offeror must meet a be a GSA contract holder under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Professional Services - Training, 611430 Professional and Management Development Training to be eligible for award.