What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Chickasaw Nation seeks proposals from qualified onshore U.S. contractors to develop an annual suicide awareness training program for staff. The selected contractor will collaborate with Nation representatives to create culturally appropriate, accessible asynchronous training incorporating suicide prevention best practices, Chickasaw Nation policies, and Joint Commission and Council on accreditation standards, with all editable source files owned by the Nation. Contractors must complete development, revisions, testing, and delivery by March 30, 2027, and must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. Proposals are due December 10, 2026, with Kellie Rushing ([email protected]) listed as the contact. The Chickasaw Nation will evaluate proposals based on relevant experience, ability to incorporate Nation policies and accreditation requirements, platform compatibility and editable content delivery, timeline adherence, cost-effectiveness, and references.
Scope of work
- Identify training needs, learning objectives, and staff responsibilities with Nation representatives.
- Develop culturally appropriate suicide awareness education incorporating current best practices.
- Incorporate Chickasaw Nation policies, procedures, crisis-response workflows, and role-specific expectations.
- Address applicable Joint Commission and Council on Accreditation standards.
- Develop training materials compatible with the Nation's asynchronous learning platform.
- Include knowledge checks and a final assessment with completion and score tracking.
- Provide accessible materials, including captions and transcripts as applicable.
- Provide all editable source files, supporting materials, and maintenance instructions.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant experience and qualifications | Not specified |
| Comprehensiveness and relevance of the training development plan | Not specified |
| Ability to incorporate Nation policies, best practices, and accreditation requirements | Not specified |
| Platform compatibility and ability to provide editable, Nation-owned content | Not specified |
| Ability to complete the project within the required timeline | Not specified |
| Cost-effectiveness | Not specified |
| References and past performance | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Relevant experience in suicide prevention education and asynchronous training development.
- Experience incorporating organizational policies and accreditation standards into training.
- Not listed on the SAM Excluded Parties List System.
- Onshore (USA Organization Only).
Documents to include with your response
- Detailed CVs or resumes for personnel assigned to the project.
- Summary of relevant experience in suicide prevention education and asynchronous training.
- References and examples of similar completed projects.
- Training Development Plan covering topics, objectives, format, duration, methods, and schedule.
- Itemized cost breakdown for development, production, revisions, testing, and delivery.
- Disclosure of third-party materials, licensing restrictions, or required software.
- Description of ownership rights and any restrictions on proposed materials.
How to submit
- Instructions
- Submission contact, deadline, and instructions will be established by Procurement; proposals must follow requirements in the final RFP.