VA Medical Center, Attn: Contracting Team (93), P.O. Box 1034, Portland, OR 97207

H -- MANAGERIAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES SOL RFQ 648-31-97 DUE 052097 POC Rich Hague, 503-273-5210 The Portland VA Medical Center requires commercially available managerial assessment services based on the findings of an existing organizational and functional analysis. These service will be for an estimated 5 to 6 mid and top level management individuals and shall include developmental plans both for these individuals and as an organization. Specifically, new leadership in the area is being identified and through the process of this change this person's abilities shall be developed as well as mid level support staff. Development plans will be identified and implemented to strengthen cohesiveness, communication and leadership within the organization as well as the overall goals and missions of the Medical Center. The goal of the contractor is to allow for the group to function in an effective and efficient method and strengthen the newly developed management team through this process of change. Offerors are invited to submit a task oriented timeline demonstrating the methodology and technical approach being suggested. Contractor shall demonstrate in their proposed testing materials that will be used to evaluate the current managerial skills and provide support and assistance for individual development. Awarded contractor shall be required to facilitate the development of the strategic direction and provide an environment that allows for the meshing of the capabilities and best utilizing styles of the management team. Individual development plans shall be identified and contractor shall support and provide coaching, develop skills to work towards the goals of the organization. Individuals participating in this program shall be required to continue duties as is required and therefore support shall be required in a method that minimally disrupts work flow in their work environment. Contractor shall demonstrate their ability to assess both individual abilities as well as those of the group and develop a plan that optimally meets their needs. Contractor shall work in partnership with the senior level Medical Center management team to ensure that the goals of the individual group are within the scope of the direction of the Medical Center. Contractor shall be required to report progress and provide both group and individual assessments to senior level Medical Center Management Center. Contractor is to provide a results based outcome narrative for the anticipated expectations of services provided. Contractor must provide a minimum of three references, with full description of task, results and charges associated with service rendered for like services offered. Offeror shall demonstrate the ability to confidentially and tactfully make the appropriate suggestions. A contract shall be awarded should funds be available that has been determined to be for the best value to the Government. In the evaluation of the proposals received the following factors shall be considered for evaluation purposes. 1) Description of service and support that shall be provided demonstrating both abilities to perform the required tasks and work in partnership with senior level management. Offerors shall clearly identify the timeline/associated tasks and methodologies that will be utilized to perform the required assessment and development that is required. 2) Past Performance. 3) On site availability. 4) Cost/Price. The contractors that appear to provide acceptable technical approaches shall be invited into the Portland VA Medical Center for an interview to be performed by our technical team. During the interview any changes to the submission will be requested to be included in writing after the interview and if selected will become incorporated into our pursuing contract. All costs for the interview process shall be borne by the offerors and shall not be reimbursed by the VA Medical Center. All evaluation factors are considered equal in importance. SIC code is 8742. Cost range for this project is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 and reserved for small emerging business. A small emerging business is determined with average annual receipts over the past 3 years of less than $2.5 million. (0129)

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