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U099--Sources sought - DISC assessment tool

260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)

Response status

Historical record

Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC

This notice is no longer open.

Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Archive date
Sep 3, 2026
SAM status
Active
This is a preserved solicitation record. The response window is closed because the published deadline passed.

Answer-first brief

What the source record says

  • 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) published this special notice.
  • The notice uses NAICS 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).

Procurement identity

Notice ID
7c02b7bd007640b49e2d316ac34f8cd0
Solicitation
36C26026Q0955
Base type
Special Notice
Version
2 of 2

Solicitation facts

Structured fields from the current SAM notice version. A dash means the source did not publish a value.

Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation number
36C26026Q0955
Set-aside
Set-aside code
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Responses due
Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Archive date
Sep 3, 2026
Archive type
autocustom
Base type
Special Notice
Organization type
OFFICE
Benchmark category
Category confidence
Category source
Last seen
Sep 4, 2026

Buyer and place

Office hierarchy and place of performance as published.

Department
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department code
Subagency
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Subagency code
Office
260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)
Organization path
Organization path codes
Office address
VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA
Place of performance
City code
State
State code
Postal code
Country

Points of contact

Contact details from the current notice version.

Notice description

Source text reproduced without an AI summary.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow-up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The purpose of this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs. NAICS Code: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training Small Business Size Standard: $15M PSC/FSC: U099 Education/Training - Other GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Health Care System, intends to award a base plus four (4) option years firm-fixed price for DISC Assessment Tool that includes signature client Toolbox in order to provide development opportunities. Signature Client Tool Box Curated resources, activities, and exercises to support your innovative use of DiSC for growth and development. Using DiSC Virtually activities to support engagement & learning in your Leader Led Virtual programs that use DiSC. Classroom Exercises/Activities activities, case studies & role plays to consider when delivering DiSC in -person (some can be adapted to use Virtually). DiSC Handouts custom Handouts and Quote power point slide presentation for use with DiSC. Agility & Agile EQ Agility model and activity that works seamlessly when using Everything DiSC® Agile EQ. Self-Awareness, Self-Management & Blind Spots Slides and learning experiences to support better self-awareness, self-management and addressing blind spots with DiSC also includes Quotes slides for inspiration and discussion starters along with exercises to choose from. Team Building with Workplace mini team building modules when using Everything DiSC® Workplace for team development including exercises & handouts. Work of Leaders activities & an inspiration set of Quote slides for use with Everything DiSC Work of Leaders. Catalyst Demo and Tips to facilitate Catalyst the DiSC learning site Which DiSC to Choose charts & summaries to provide insight into which DiSC assessments best meet your development goals and application needs DiSC Character Videos micro learning videos to understand each of the DiSC behavioral styles DiSC Research & Theory Wiley s research report along with a summary of DiSC theory and Adaptive Testing used in each Everything DiSC® assessment Reinforcement activities for DiSC- activities/exercises that any individual, team or leader can use to strengthen, reinforce, and expand their working knowledge of DiSC to impact/improve communication, relationships, and teamwork in the workplace. DiSC Drag & Drop Exercise DiSC Styles Audio Clips DiSC Character Videos Management Quiz DiSC Trivia DiSC & Change Working Better with Colleagues Self-Awareness Self-Management Blind spots Additional Services: Epic Administrative Site: On-going/Unlimited Training, Support and Service via phone Catalyst Administrative Site: On-going/Unlimited Training, Support and Service via phone Everything DiSC®/The Five Behaviors /Everything DiSC Catalyst Education & Updates: On-going Consultation, Support and Training via phone & Webinar Educational Webinars: invitations for current/new DiSC and Five Behaviors and Everything DiSC Catalyst assessments/programs. Personalized Client Webinars Credits will be used through the Wiley ® EPIC Account internet site of the contractor (https://admin.wiley-epic.com). Credits will be used to purchase: Workplace Assessments Management and Leadership Assessments Facilitator Guides Optional: Additional assessments/guides as needed Period of performance: 10/01/2026 09/30/2026 w/4 one year option periods INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum: Point of Contact Business size Short Description of Capabilities Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer VetCert certification (if applicable) Unique Entity ID (UEI#) Tax ID Number (TIN#) Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 08/19/2026. All responses shall be submitted electronically to amy.kuczajda@va.gov

Comparable award range

Historical award values for work matched by the fixed rubric—not an estimate of this opportunity.

Low end (p25)$15,137
Median$19,171
High end (p75)$33,116
Comparable awards
50
Median
$19,171
Computed
Aug 16, 2026
Rubric
comparables@2026.08.1
Comparable award values describe completed contracts. They do not state the government's budget and are not a bid recommendation.

Comparable awards

The match score is decomposed so each comparison can be challenged.

AwardContractorValueAwardedScoreWhy it matched
EXECUTIVE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING & COACHING SERVICES FOR OGC SENIOR SUPERVISOB&B SOLUTIONS US LLC$46,459.56May 13, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SAVANNAH RIVER LEADERSHIP TEAM DEVELOPMENT TRAINING.MINDSPRING CONSULTING, INC.$199,732.60Apr 17, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
SUPPORT APHIS VETERINARY SERVICES IN THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL VSSES INC.$2,123,994.00Sep 27, 202352Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
MODIFICATION TO WORK AND TIME EXTENSION UNDER ROARO CONTRACT UPDATED WITHOUT MASTER PLAN RPOND & COMPANY$1,728,960.00Jul 20, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO DAMAGE CONTROL AND ADVANCED SHIP STABILITY COURSES FOR NOAA FLEETTRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$55,066.12Jun 11, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$119,636.33Mar 13, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$27,500.00Mar 20, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
VOYAGE PLANNING BRIDGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR NOAA SHIP NANCY FOSTER.TRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$13,481.52Mar 19, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO SPECIFIC DAMAGE CONTROL TRAINING FOR NOAA SHIP OREGON II IN PASCAGOULA, MSTRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$12,471.47May 28, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$18,900.00Mar 20, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
VOYAGE PLANNING BRIDGE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR NOAA SHIP THOMAS JEFFERSON.TRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$20,500.00Mar 25, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO SPECIFIC DAMAGE CONTROL COURSE FOR NOAA SHIP RAINER IN NEWPORT, OR ON 16-17 JUNE, 202TRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$24,222.00Apr 9, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$15,200.00Apr 16, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$56,925.00Jun 12, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$30,400.00Jun 17, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OMAO, NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$26,500.00Jun 17, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$27,050.00Jul 22, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
NOAA OFFICE OF MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE TRAININGCRYSTAL WILLIAMS$42,351.00Jul 15, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
DELIVER THE 3 DAY OMAO ADVANCED SHIP STABILITY CLASS AT VENDOR FACILITY. EIGHT STUDENTS ITRAINING RESOURCES LIMITED, A NEVADA CORPORATION$20,160.00Jul 27, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)
OPM EXECUTIVE TRAININGPERSONNEL MANAGEMENT, U S OFFICE OF$22,500.00Jun 3, 202652Same product and service code (25), Same industry code (20), Recent enough to be relevant (7)

Amendment history

A version is preserved whenever the normalized notice contents change.

VersionNotice typeObservedResponses dueContent hash
1Special NoticeAug 15, 2026Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTCd551175ecf4cd3e8
2Special NoticeAug 28, 2026Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 PM UTCb67c1b3855799ca2

Record provenance

Field-level lineage for the current opportunity version.

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Sources and method

Figures on this page are computed from public federal award records. Numbers are never estimated or generated; where a figure is withheld, the reason is stated rather than filled in.

Comparable awards are scored on benchmark category, product and service code, industry code, buyer, place, recency, and contract type. Rubric version comparables@2026.08.1.

  1. 1Notice fields come from the SAM.gov contract opportunities record last seen Sep 4, 2026. SAM.gov remains authoritative.
  2. 2Computed from 50 completed federal awards using comparables@2026.08.1, as of Aug 16, 2026. Award values are neither unit prices nor a forecast.

Note 1 covers the solicitation record; note 2 covers the comparable range. No synthetic FAQ or inferred solicitation value is published.

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