Sources SoughtPosted Sep 20, 2026·Responses due Sep 24, 2026

Gettysburg Leadership Training

Veterans Affairs · 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
611430
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
36C24426Q0978
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
U099
Place
Gettysburg, PA, USA
Contact
Benjamin Iachini (benjamin.iachini@va.gov)
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Every notice posted under solicitation 36C24426Q0978 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Sep 20, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
  • Sep 20, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 16, 2026, middle of the range Nov 3, 2026.
Measured from 16 past early notices at Veterans Affairs, Department of with NAICS 611430 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Sep 20, 2026).

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What the notice says

NCO4 is conducting market reseach on potential small business entities - either Small Business (SB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), andor Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) - capable of delivering on-site training focused on leadership lessons learned from the battle of Gettysburg. A brief "statement of work" follows: 1. Scope. The Contractor shall design, develop, and deliver a professional leadership development program conducted on and around the Battle of Gettysburg battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The program will use historical decision points, terrain, … (show all)

and leadership challenges from July 1�3, 1863 to improve participants� leadership, decision-making, communication, and team effectiveness in contemporary organizational settings. 2. Objectives The objectives of this contract are to: Enhance participants� ability to make sound decisions under pressure by analyzing historical leaders� actions at Gettysburg. Improve communication, alignment, and team cohesion through facilitated discussion of command relationships and coordination during the battle. Strengthen strategic thinking by connecting battlefield case studies to modern organizational challenges and mission execution. 3. Requirements and Tasks The Contractor shall perform the following tasks: Program Design and Curriculum Development Develop a customized curriculum that incorporates a three?phase staff?ride methodology (preliminary study, field study, and integration) or equivalent structure appropriate for leadership development. Identify specific Gettysburg engagements, leaders, and locations (e.g., key terrain features and decision points) to be used as case studies, aligned with Government?provided leadership competencies and values. Preliminary Study Phase Provide advance reading materials, maps, historical vignettes, and reflection questions to participants to establish baseline knowledge of the battle and its leadership challenges. Conduct a virtual or in?person orientation session to review program goals, logistics, and safety requirements. Field Study Phase (On?Site Gettysburg Experience) Facilitate a guided battlefield experience over one to two days, visiting selected sites in logical sequence to examine leadership decisions, options considered, and outcomes Lead structured discussions at each stop to link historical decisions to participants� current roles and organizational context. Integration and Application Phase Conduct a capstone workshop or seminar (in person or virtual) to synthesize lessons learned, document key takeaways, and develop individual and team action plans for applying Gettysburg insights to the workplace. Provide a brief summary report to the Government outlining program content, participant feedback, and recommended follow?up activities. 4. Deliverables The Contractor shall provide, at minimum, the following deliverables: Program design document, including objectives, agenda, sites to be visited, and mapping to Government leadership competencies. Participant materials (digital and/or hard copy), including readings, maps, vignettes, and reflection tools. One complete delivery of the Battle of Gettysburg Leadership Development Program for the specified number of participants, including all facilitation and on?site activities. Post?program summary report (5�10 pages) capturing lessons learned, participant evaluations, and recommendations for sustaining leadership development. 5. Period of Performance The period of performance for this contract shall be 30 days from date of award. The core on?site Gettysburg program shall be delivered within one (1) month of award, on dates mutually agreed between the Government and Contractor. 6. Place of Performance Primary place of performance: Gettysburg National Military Park and surrounding areas in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Preliminary and integration phases may be conducted virtually or at Government or Contractor facilities, as specified in the task order. 7. Personnel and Qualifications The Contractor shall provide qualified facilitators and historians with demonstrated experience in: Conducting military or corporate staff rides or equivalent battlefield?based leadership programs. Teaching leadership, management, or organizational behavior to adult learners in professional or executive education settings. Safely leading groups in outdoor environments and complying with applicable park regulations and safety requirements

Who won similar work

5 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Veterans Affairs), same product/service code (PSC) U099.

Single-winner award sizes (5): middle half $84K to $356K, median $271K; range $15K to $1.1M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA Tampa FL 33620 USA1$1.1MSep 28, 2026
PRENAX INC1$356KJan 13, 2025
DRIVABLE SOLUTIONS INC1$271KOct 1, 2026
SOFIA HEALTH, LLC1$84KSep 4, 2025
WELLSURGENT CORP1$15KFeb 6, 2025

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