Bureau of the Census, Procurement Office, FOB #3, Room 1541, Washington,(Suitland, MD) DC 20233

R -- DEVELOP TRAINING PROGRAM SOL 51-7-186 POC Linda Catterton (301)457-1840 The Bureau of the Census intends to negotiate on a noncompetitive basis with Philip Douthty, 7570 Northfield Lane, Manlius, NY 13104, for the following service: Develop a comprehensive training program for field interviews using the Current Population Survey (CPS) initial training models to prepare a written evaluation of the Census Bureau's current practices focusing on the following targeted areas: training objectives, training development and delivery, and interviewer performance. Upon evaluating those systems already in place and interviewer performance, contractor shall also provide, in summary fashion, written recommendations for changes in the overall CPS training program. If the recommendations primarily constitute changes to individual modules and not a total redesign effort, contractor shall establish a priority ranking of the changes suggested. Because future surveys may not be capable of supporting the same level of instruction and learning materials that is provided for the CPS interviewers, the contractor is to identify which lessons must be considered fundamental to any newly hired interviewer's development. Indicate those lessons (or combined lessons) where the application of advanced training technology may be a more appropriate delivery platform. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement no later than 15 days from the published date of this announcement to the above address. A detailed Statement of Work is available upon request. All request must be submitted in writing, through the mail or by fax (301)457-1785. Telephone request will not be honored. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Award will be made under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (0251)

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