Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10000 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH 44141

U -- TRAINING SESSIONS FOR SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTATION SERVICES SOL RFQ 541-45-98 DUE 091797 POC Wanda Mims, Contracting Officer (440)838-6068 WEB: ERROR --, I. Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. 8153, the VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio proposes to enter into a non-competitive contract with Partners In Change Inc., 2547 Washington Road, Suite 720, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 to provide the following: Item (1), Qty 1 Job, Performance consulting strategic and tactical development meeting plus preparation and follow-up -- 2 days; Item (2), Qty 1 Job, Development of training materials for coaches; Item (3), Qty 1 Job, Skill building workshops entitled Partnering, Assessment, and Measurement for eighteen (18) learners -- 5 days; Item (4), Qty 1 Job, Development of customized case; Item (5), Qty 1 Job, Building EES-specific performance models -- 10 days; Item (6), Qty 1Job, Consultation for transition -- 6 days; Item (7), Qty 1 Job, Knowledge Building for EES Employees -- 3 sessions for 2 days; Item (8), Qty 1 Job, Knowledge Building and Aqareness for Customers -- 1 day. Due to the unique, complex and proprietary nature of this procurement, there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the supplies/services required are only available from this source with unique capabilities, and no other type of supplies/services will satisfy agency requirements. The contract period is October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, but all quotations received within the due date for receipt of quotations shall be considered. (0251)

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