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R -- PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO CONDUCT CLASSIFICATIONS STUDIES. SOL OPM-RFQ-97-00236JDH DUE 011597 POC J. Harris 202 606-1570; Alfred Chatterton 202 606-2240, Fax 202 606-1464 WEB: ERROR --, http://www.opm.gov/procure. E-MAIL: ERROR --, afchatte@opm.gov. The Office of Personnel Management intends to issue Request For Quote Number OPM-RFQ-97-00236JDH that will lead to the award of multiple blanket purchase agrements for classification services supporting the Office of Merit Systems Oversight in Washington, DC. The contractors will be required to perform the following tasks for assigned General Schedule positions: (1) conduct fact-finding telephone intervies; (2) apply OPM classification standards; (3) apply Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) coverage criteria; (4) making classiffications and FLSA determinations, (5) assess related factors such as position description accuracy, and (6) document those determinations in written evaluation statements. The contractors must possess knowledge of classification principles and policies, the FLSA, and the classification audit process. The contractos must also be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and have a familiarity with the OPM and/or other Federal agency classification appeals process. The period of performance is from the date of award through September 30, 1997. This procurement is a small business set-aside. The SIC code is 8742. To be considered a small business, the firm's maximum annual receipts can not exceed $5 million dollars. Requests for copies of the solicitation should be received in writing, no later than ten days from the date of this listing. Fax request will only be acceptable. Fax number is 202 606-1464. See Note 26. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. (0348)

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