Arbinger Leadership Training PSNS&IMF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMF has awarded a Firm Fixed Price commercial services contract to The Arbinger Customer for Arbinger Leadership Training. This award, published on May 7, 2026, was made on a sole-source basis, as detailed in the attached justification document.
Scope of Work
The contract provides leadership and mindset training, specifically utilizing The Arbinger Institute's proprietary "Outward Leadership" (OL) and "Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset" (DIOM) methodologies. The training involves onsite facilitation workshops, strategic working sessions, and an "Outward Mindset" implementation series. This effort aims to ensure consistency across multiple Naval Shipyards (PHNSY, PNSY, NNSY, PSNS) and NAVSEA HQ.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Services
- Awardee: The Arbinger Customer
- Award Date: May 7, 2026
- Duration: 12-month timeframe, beginning around May 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Justified)
Evaluation & Justification
This contract was awarded as a sole source due to The Arbinger Institute's proprietary rights to the OL and DIOM methodologies, which are trademarked and unavailable through other vendors. The government determined that retraining over 7,000 employees who have already received this specific training under different methodologies would incur substantial financial and time costs. The requirement is identified as urgent, with a delivery/performance period of February – March 2026 for certain aspects.
Contact Information
- Primary: Rolf Jacobson (rolf.a.jacobson.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Angela Charpia (angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil)