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U -- OFF-THE-SHELF COURSE MATERIALS DUE 020596. Contact Point, Deborah Howie, 202/401-7306. The Graduate School, USDA is seeking information from firms that have competency-based off-the-shelf course materials in the following areas: Customer service orientation, resilience, self-control, self-confidence, attention to detail, analytical thinking/problem solving, decision-making, achievement orientation, adapting to change, coaching, creativity, influencing and negotiating, initiative, teamwork, integrity/ethics, interpersonal sensitivity, organizational awareness, oral communication, planning and organizing, technical knowledge, and written communication. Courses can be CBT or classroom format. Firms are requested to provide the following information (for classroom versions): length of course and major instructional methods and materials (e.g., handouts). For both CBT and classroom, provide major course topics and course cost. Please annotate whether your firm is a large, small, or disadvantaged business under SIC code 8742, size standard of $5 million in annual receipt. NOTE: This is for information purposes only. There is NO request for proposals at this time. (022)

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