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B -- SERVICES TO THE MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP (MEP) USING BALDRIGE QUALITY CRITERIA SOL 52SBNB6C9235 DUE 081996 POC Marilyn Carter (301) 975-6335/Pauline E. Mallgrave (301) 975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate with Dr. Curt Reimann, of Clarkburg, MD, on a sole source bases for services to the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). These services shall include: (1) review of quality-related practices of selected MEP Centers to determine key needs and to make recommendations; (2) make presentations on quality to selected manufacturing audiences, MEP Center leaders, and like organizations; (3) provide consulting services to the NIST/MEP Program; (4) develop educational materials on quality tailored to the needs of small businesses and MEP Centers; (5) develop assessment materials suitable to the needs of small businesses and MEP Centers; (6) review educational and assessment materials and provide written and oral comments to the NIST/MEP Program. As the original visionary for the development of the Federal role in the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award Program, Dr.Reimann has unique qualifications which include his recognition as the leading quality expert in the U.S. as well as being a recognized leader in international quality activities. The thoroughness of approach and vigor of the process that Dr. Reimann developed and insisted upon were critical to the establishment and acceptance of America's National Quality Award. Dr. Reimann has high level knowledge of the criteria of both the Baldrige Program and the MEP Program. The success and critical acclaim associated with the Baldrige Program are directly attributed to Dr. Reimann. For these reasons, Dr. Reimann is the most qualified and uniquely knowledgeable of the Baldrige Program, criteria, and overall quality processes to assist in the identification of linkages, liaisons and impacts of quality on National Competitiveness and the National economic well-being, to identify opportunities for MEP to provide better services to small businesses.--Period of Performance is date of award through September 30, 1997. An additional option period of 365 days is anticipated.--FOB Destination Gaithersburg, MD--Statutory authority is 41USC 253(c)(1)--Only one responsible source that can meet the requirements of the Government--See Notes 22 and 26 (0183)

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