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R -- PROGRAM CONSULTATION AND AVISORY SOL RFP L/A 97-22 POC Charles E. Greer, Jr., Contract Negotiator, (202) 219-6445 Phyllis R. McMeekin, Contracting Officer, (202) 219-6445. The National Skill Standards Board (NSSB) was created from the National Skills Standards Act of 1994 to serve as as a catalyst for stimulating the development and adoption of a voluntary national system of skill standards. Among the functions of the NSSB is to encouragee and facilitate the establishment of Voluntary Partnerships to develop skill standards systems for occupational clusters defined by the Board. These partnerships include represenatives from employers, trade associations, labor organizations, education and training institutions, and community-based organizations. The NSSB is establishing a technical assistance function that will provide a broad range of services to aide the Voluntary Partnerships in achieving their goals. The requirement is for a contractor to serve as a broker on behalf of the Voluntary Partnerships. The contractor will provide a broad range of services and technical assistance. All requests for a copy of the solicitation must be in writing or fax (202) 219-6853 and received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Please do not follow up fax request with mailed request. (0086)

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