1. Human Capital and Training Solutions (HCaTS)*

2. AGENDA HCaTS HCaTS Overview HCaTS Features HCaTS Scope
How To Use HCaTS
HCaTS Resources
Summary and Things to Remember
HCaTS

3. Two Multiple-Award IDIQ Contracts for All Federal Agencies
The HCaTS
HCaTS
(Full and Open)
HCaTS SB
(Small Business
Set-aside)
Two Multiple-Award IDIQ Contracts for All Federal Agencies
GSA & OPM Partnership to deliver a superior Human Capital, Training & Development and Organizational Performance Improvement procurement solution

4. The Benefits
Long term planning for Comprehensive Customized Solution for Human Capital and Training Services (16 yrs with $11.5B)
Supports program/mission-based needs & partnership with CHCO/CLO/HCM
Focused on quality outcome & sustaining results via Community of Practice (CoP)
Strengthen requirements for more effective Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions

5. The Benefits
Best-in-Class Contractors in all socio-economic categories
The most flexible strategic sourcing vehicle for customers
Allows all contract types (hybrids)
Strong Small Business Participation & Category Management Credit
Free, optional advice on scope and HCM best practices from OPM
Supports Civilian/Military, Classified, Non-appropriated Fund, CONUS/OCUNU

6. The Benefits Undertake effective change management initiatives
Develop effective metrics to assess progress in carrying out human capital strategies
Benefits over agency-issued, stand alone contracts
Saves time, money, and agency resources
Simpler due to fewer FAR requirements for task orders
Mitigates protest risk compared to agency stand-alone contracts

7. HCaTS Features
Ordering Period of 10.5 Yrs : 5-Yr Base , one 5-Yr Option, 6 months extension.
Pool 1 Max-Order: $3.45B, Size Standard: $11M
Pool 2 Max-Order: $2.3B, Size Standard: $15M
Professional and Management Development Training
All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
Human Resources Consulting Services
Marketing Consulting Services Other Management Consulting Services
Educational Support Services

8. HCaTS Contractors Layout
HCaTS-SB 40 Contractors
HCaTS-U 49 Contractors
11 Contractors
8(a): 2
VOSB: 3
SDVOSB: 3
WOSB: 3, EDWOSB: 2
Pool 1
35 Contractors
Pool 1
44 Contractors
Pool 2
36 Contractors
8(a): 7
HUBZone: 2
VOSB: 10
SDVOSB: 9
WOSB: 9, EDWOSB: 2
Pool 2
HCaTS Program:
126 Contracts
83 Contractors
*Minimum goals of 50% for SB subcontracting

9. Three Key Service Areas (KSAs)
The Scope
Three Key Service Areas (KSAs)
Customized Training and Development Services
Customized Human Capital Strategy Services
Customized Organizational Performance Improvement
KSA 1
KSA 2
KSA 3
Ancillary Services
Other Direct Costs

10. The Scope Customized Development Services: Customized Training:
KSA 1
Customized Training:
Example Requirement:
Develop curriculum & provide training in-person/virtual courses, seminars, webinars, & workshops
Customized Development Services:
Example Requirement:
Design, develop, implement, & evaluate effectiveness for: leadership program, executive seminar series, coaching, supervisory training, & program for aspiring leaders

11. The Scope Customized Human Capital Services:
KSA 2
Customized Human Capital Services:
Covers broad range of human resources services:
Talent Management
Human Capital Management
Integrated Business Management
Change Management
Performance Management
Employee Value Proposition
Knowledge & Competency Management

12. The Scope Customized Human Capital Services: KSA 2
Example Requirement #1:
Conduct workforce analysis, construct a competency model, identify gaps based on the analysis & develop/ implement a plan to close the gaps
Example Requirement #2:
Create a comprehensive staffing plan based on mission & strategic goals, then create an action plan aligned with the staffing plan for each of the next five years, create a communications plan to support a staffing initiative, & evaluate the results with recommendations for improvement throughout the lifecycle of a human resources project

13. The Scope
KSA 3
Customized Customized Organizational Performance Improvement:
Covers changes in business processes that are inclusive of how people are organized, support tools, & management practices
Example Requirement #1:
Organizational transformations, Change management plan
Example Requirement #2:
Redesign of administration process, Recommendations for IT systems support, Support a new transition process with: curriculum development, learning aides, learning events, & evaluate the implementation & assess cost efficiency of a new process.

14. The Scope Scope can span one or more KSAs for total solution
Labor categories can be added
Ancillary Support can be added:
Services: Specialize Labor & SCA Labor
Products: Other Direct Costs (Material, Licenses, Equipment, Travel, etc.)
Temporary staff augmentation capabilities to maximize government participation without affecting mission or service delivery (typically 12 months or less).
Commercial/ Non-Commercial
CONUS/ OCONUS
Classified/ Unclassified
Align with Human Capital Framework (5CFR 250) and Fulfills goals of Category Management & GPRA Modernization Act of 2010

15. 2- Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)
How to Use HCaTS
1- Direct-Buy
Requesting Agency conducts acquisition processes & Contract administration *Must obtain a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA)
2- Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)
OPM/GSA conduct acquisition services (Solicitation, pre/post award contract activities) & support services on behalf of Requesting Agency
*CAF Fee: 2% Fixed + Additional AAS Fee based on Magnitute & Complexity
*CAF Fee: 2% Fixed
*GSA offers a Complimentary Scope review

16. How to Use HCaTS 1- Direct-Buy
Ordering Contracting Officers obtains DPA certificate by attending a training (90 min)
OPM HC consultants provide advice in preparing the requirements to include: Scope/cost and small business advice, HCM best practices and policies, Performance measures/effectiveness of solutions
Requesting Agency procure and administer the Task Order

17. 2- Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)
How to Use HCaTS
2- Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS)
Acquisition Planning & Requirements Definition
Develop Solicitation & Compete Requirements
Evaluate Proposals & Award Task Order
Manage Projects and Administer the Task Order
Close out
Over life of the project COR/PM services, financial management, close-out, audit support, reporting
1-4 months (based on complexity & availability of agency SMEs)
days from receipt of complete acquisition package (based on complexity)

18. HCaTS Resources HCaTS Website
Contracts & Contractor Information
HCaTS DPA Training Request, Ordering Guide & Scope Review Request
Acquisition Gateway - Human Capital Hallway
Up to date resources on Human Capital Acquisition Category
HCaTS requirements library with sample Statements of Requirements (SOW/PWS/SOO)
GSA's eBuy
Federal buyers can request for information/Quote/Proposals (RFI/RFQ/RFP)
Highly encouraged to be used by Ordering offices for a fair opportunity process

19. Summary
Provides for Innovative, Comprehensive, Customized Human Capital, Training & Development, and Organizational Performance Improvement Solutions
Agency direct purchasing (via DPA) & Assisted Acquisition options available
Exceptional client support
Flexible, easy-to-use IDIQ contract vehicles that reduce procurement lead times

20. Summary
Well-vetted, best-in-class Contractors with broad, substantial experience
All contract types/hybrids allowed
Meet or exceed Small Business goals
Protest limitations
Strong Small Business Participation & Category Management Credit

21. QUESTIONS HCaTS Program Website HCaTS SB CO: sbhcats@gsa.gov
HCaTS CO:
Direct-Buy Acquisition:
Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS):
1. Analyze-Develop-Implement-Assess (GAO , p. 5)