Leadership Training Academy

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the United States Secret Service (USSS) on behalf of the Human Resources office for the Leadership Development Academy (LDA) Training Services. The purpose is to gather information and market research for potential future solicitations. This RFI is not a Request for Quotations or Proposals and will not result in an award. The government will not pay for any response expenses.

Interested parties are requested to submit responses addressing the following areas:

• Capability Statements:
  • Relevant experience delivering leadership development training to federal or similar workforces.
  • Proposed training approach (blended or in-person), curriculum outline, and key competencies addressed.
  • Experience and methodology for administering leadership assessments and facilitating assessment workshops.
  • Approach to coaching and mentoring, including ongoing support and Individual Development Plans.
  • Ability to tailor training content for law enforcement, administrative, and technical personnel.
  • Methodology and experience in delivering leadership competency assessments and skills gap analysis tools.
  • Examples of past performance and references.
  • Any additional information, recommendations, or innovative practices.
• Company Information:
  • Company Name and SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
  • Contact information (address, telephone, e-mail, website).
  • Business Size and socioeconomic designations.
  • Information on DHS Strategic Sourcing approved vehicles or DHS Joint Venture.

Not applicable, as this is an RFI.

• Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Submission Method: Electronic submissions only to John.akin@usss.dhs.gov.
• Page Limit: Total submission page count not to exceed twenty (20) pages, excluding a cover page and up to two (2) pages for company information.
• Formatting: 8"x11" pages, 1-inch margins, Times New Roman, Font Size 12, single or multiple line spacing between 1.0 and 1.5.
• Attachments: Hyperlinks are prohibited. Emails with attachments larger than 5 MB must be broken down. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated.
• Reference: RFI # 70US0926R70093665 in the subject line.

The USSS is considering a small business and/or socioeconomic set aside for a potential future RFQ based on RFI responses.

• The LDA targets GS-13 employees, as well as select GS-11 and GS-12 personnel, including Special Agents, Uniform Division personnel, and Administrative, Professional, and Technical Law Enforcement staff.
• Responses may be used to develop requirements for potential future acquisitions.
• Phone calls will not be accepted or returned.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To establish a Leadership Development Academy (LDA) for the United States Secret Service (USSS) Office of Human Resources and Office of Training to enhance leadership capabilities within the federal workforce. The program targets GS-13 employees, and select GS-11 and GS-12 personnel across various roles.

The contractor will design, deliver, and facilitate a blended or in-person 3-day leadership training program, followed by a half-day assessment workshop for up to 25 participants per session. The training aims to build foundational leadership skills and address key competencies required for effective leadership.

• Training Program: Design and deliver a 3-day leadership training program (blended or in-person) covering LEADS competencies (LEAD Others, Conscientiousness, Judgement and Problem Solving, Relate to Others, Resilience and Adaptability, Self-Development, Strategic Thinking). Training must be relevant to law enforcement, administrative, professional, and technical personnel, incorporating interactive activities, case studies, and practical exercises.

• Assessment Workshop: Facilitate a half-day workshop focused on leadership assessments (e.g., Leadership Forecast Series, Leadership 360 Strategic Leadership, Communication Styles, Strength Finder) and development planning. This includes administering and debriefing assessments, guiding participants in Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and providing coaching/mentoring.

• Coaching: Provide qualified coaches with federal employee and law enforcement/technical environment experience to support participants during the assessment workshop, offering guidance on personal/professional development, goal setting, and action planning.

• Customization: Tailor training content and delivery methods to the specific needs of the target audience.

• Logistics & Administration: Coordinate scheduling, provide training materials and assessment tools, submit attendance records and summary reports, and ensure compliance with confidentiality and ethics standards.

• Deliverables: Project Management Plan, detailed training curriculum and agenda, training materials, administration/debriefing of assessments, facilitation of assessment workshop, coaching support, IDPs, and attendance/summary reports.

• Period of Performance: Five-year contract (one base year and four option years).

• Place of Performance: Contractor facility or USSS facilities in Washington, DC, or Rowley Training Center (RTC), Laurel, MD.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed price.

• Key Personnel: Contractor must provide a Point of Contact (POC) with full authority, and may provide a Senior Leadership Development Coach and Career Coaches with specific qualifications (Master's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience).

• Data Rights: USSS has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under the contract.

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Contractors must notify the Contracting Officer of any potential OCI and submit a mitigation plan.