HCaTs Information

    Project Overview

    The Human Capital and Training Solutions (HCaTS) Program is the result of a partnership between the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the General Services Administration (GSA). HCaTS is comprised of three indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) government-wide contract vehicles: HCaTS Unrestricted (HCaTS U), HCaTS Small Business (HCaTS-SB), and HCaTS-8(a). These vehicles provide reliable, flexible, fast and efficient ways to obtain best-value, customized solutions for human capital management and training requirements. HCaTS contracts provide solutions to all federal agencies through the effort of bona-fide executive, administrative, and professional employees as defined in Part 541 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). HCaTS is a Government-wide, Multiple Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (MA-IDIQ) task order contract vehicle for customized training and development, human capital strategy, and customized organizational performance improvement services.

    HCaT Contract Benefits

    HCaTS has been designated as a Best-in-Class (BIC) solution for Human Capital and Training Solutions since October 2016. BIC contracts are recognized as being “good-for-government” purchasing solutions and, per OMB Memo M-17-22 [PDF], agencies should consider leveraging providers on best-in-class contracts as part of the category management effort. Additionally, per OMB Memo M-19-13 [PDF] and the President’s Management Agenda, agencies are directed to leverage existing contracts for common goods and services. Generally speaking, using BIC solutions saves time and money. Government buyers can confidently use and recommend BIC solutions knowing that they have undergone thorough vetting processes.

    Services Offered Under HCaTs
    • Customized Training and Development Services
    • Customized Human Capital Strategy Services
    • Customized Organizational Performance Improvement
    HCaTS Satisfies the Following Criteria
    • Rigorous requirements definitions and planning processes
    • Appropriate pricing strategies
    • Data-driven strategies to change buying and consumption behavior (i.e., demand management)
    • Category and performance management strategies
    • Independently validated reviews​
    • Available to all Government agencies
    • Streamlined ordering procedures
    • Broad scope that can include ancillary non-IT professional services
    • Customer agency control of procurement and implementation
    • Flexibility in procurement approach and use of ODCs
    • Limited number of pre-screened expert contractors with proven successful performance
    • CONUS and OCONUS contracts at any clearance level
    • Contract Ceiling Amount: $5.75 Billion
    • Period of Performance: 5-year base, one 5-year option (FY 2017-2027)
    Key Personnel

    Jim Threlfall, Vice President of Business Development and Operations
    ​757.753.3638
    Jim.Threlfall@TP-Solutions.com
     
    Rick Schmidt, Chief Executive Officer
    303.353.0440 x301
    Rick.Schmidt@TP-Solutions.com

    Key Personnel

    D-U-N-S Number
    967649968

    Contracts
    HCaTS Pool 1 Contract GS02Q16DCR0006
    HCaTS Pool 2 Contract GS02Q16DCR00039

    Sustainability Disclosures
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    Media and Brochures
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    Website
    HCaTS PMO
    Tipping Point Solutions Contact:
    HCaTS@TP-Solutions.com

    Operating Costs Associated with the Management and Administration

    Contract Access Fee (CAF). Federal agencies have the flexibility to determine fair and reasonable pricing for their requirements.

    Procurement Options
    • Direct Acquisition: GSA issues a Delegation of Procurement Authority to the customer agency Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO), who performs the acquisition; or
    • Assisted Acquisition: OPM performs the acquisition on behalf of the customer agency and provides post-award support, as negotiated with the customer. An Inter-Agency Agreement is required.
    Contract Types at the Task Level
    • Fixed Price (all types)
    • Cost Reimbursement (all types)
    • Time and Materials, and Labor Hour
    • Task orders may also combine more than one contract type. In addition, task orders may include incentives, performance-based measures, multi-year or option periods, and commercial or non-commercial items.
    About Tipping Point Solutions
    • Established in 2011
    • Minority-owned and Service-Disabled
    • Veteran Owned Business

    Development/Production Sites

    • Denver, CO
    • Sault Sainte Marie, MI
    • Sierra Vista, AZ
    • Remote (Worldwide)
    • 93+ Employees
    • Award-winning Performance

    Business Areas

    • Training & Education
    • Media & Entertainment
    • ​Events & Meetings