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B -- ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM EVALUATION RESEARCH PROJECT SOL F49642-96-Q-1035 DUE 083096 POC Contact, Karen Oswalt, Contracting Officer, 202/767-7979 or -8099 11 CONS/LGCX intends to procure services supporting SAF/GCQ to design, test, and verify a methodology to ascertain 1) a detailed breakdown of the cost incurred at the various stages of Equal Employment Opportunity disputes within the Air Force; 2) the cost incurred by Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques employed in comparable disputes; 3) any demonstrable cost avoidance/cost savings achieved by the Air Force's Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques (above the costs incurred through more traditional administrative dispute resolution processes); 4) development of a rational assessment of ''intangible'' benefits, if any, of Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes (affect on morale, productivity, employer/employee satisfaction etc.); 5) a detailed breakdown of the cost incurred at the various stages of Negotiated Grievance Procedures disputes within the Air Force; 6) a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred at the various stages of Unfair Labor Practice disputes with the Air Force; 7) a detailed breakdown of the cost incurred at the various stages of Agency Grievance Procedural disputes within the Air Force; 8) a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred at the various stages of Merit Systems Protection Board disputes within the Air Force; 9) development of survey instruments to be promulgated Air Force wide to capture relevant data to enhance the evaluations just completed. Offeror's responses must demonstrate that the personnel involved in the design and testing of the methodology for this project have 1) intimate familiarity with nationally acknowledged research criteria standards; 2) a demonstrable resume of similarly comprehensive research endeavors within the last 4 years; 3) demonstrable comprehensive application of statistics to support conclusions contained in previous projects; 4) demonstrable evidence of legal education, background, or significant experience with administrative processes; 5) ability to synthesize and analyze pertinent raw data and present findings supported by statistical significance level of no less than 95%. Period of performance is estimated to be 90 to 120 days. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. Firms requesting a copy of this solicitation must identify the solicitation number provided above. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Facsimile requests will be accepted at (202) 767-7817. (0208)

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