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U -- PERFORMANCE CONSULTING METHODOLOGIES SOL 541-45-99 DUE 030199 POC Rita J. Bonner 440.838.6091 Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8153 Expanded Sharing Authority and in accordance with FAR, Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items the Employee Education Business Center, Cleveland, Ohio, propose to enter into a non-competitve commercial item contract with Partners In Change, Inc., 2547 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 to provide consultative services which will include workshops, consultations and presentations to facilitate the implementation of Performance Consulting Methodologies. The Contractor shall provide workshops to train internal Performance Consultants, mentor and coach internal Performance Consultants, develop internal coaches, provide presentations to inform other staff and customers of the Performance Consultant's function, and provide general consultative services when required. The contract period shall be from date of award through September 30, 1999. The determination to enter into a non-competitive contract is due to this procurement being a continuation of services and the model that is currently being used is unique and proprietary in nature and it reflects Partners In Change unique and innovative techniques which meet the Employee Education Systems (EES) continuing education criteria. The comprehensive nature of this procurement is such that Partners In Change is the only responsible source who can meet our needs and no other supplies or services will satisfy EES requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive bids or proposals, but all responses received within the due date specified shall be considered. Posted 02/22/99 (W-SN300959). (0053)

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