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B -- INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENT STUDY SOL RFQ-FMS-97-0008 DUE 081297 POC Karen Galloway 202-874-7012 This procurement is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns under SIC code 8742 (size standard of 5.0 million annual receipts). The Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, (FMS) requires the services of a contractor to conduct research to determine the benefits to be gained in establishing an intergovernmental organization. The contractor shall focus on intergovernmental needs in improving cooperation and collaboration among Federal and State governments for grants management having a financial management improvement perspective. A written in-depth assessment of both prior and existing intergovernmental organizations (addressing the relationship between the governments including: functions and services being provided; level of customer satisfaction; and the organization's results) must be submitted. Requirements for the intergovernmental organization such as: responsibilities; services; functions; and products are to be detailed. Knowledge/experience in Intergovernmental Relations, Grants Management, Finance and/or Public Administration (which includes: an understanding of how the Federal and State Governments operate) are required for completing the requirements of this project. Proposals will be evaluated on the understanding of the project, technical expertise, personnel qualifications, technical approach, and past performance references. Contractors interested in submitting a proposal for this project may request RFQ #FMS-97-0008 in writing. Request for quote packages may be faxed to (202) 874-7275. Telephone requests will not be honored. Proposals are due on August 12, 1997. (0203)

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