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R -- MID-LEVEL MANAGER EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT SOL Prequalification package for Mid-Level Manager Assessment DUE 110998 POC Brenda D. Walden, Purchasing Specialist (312) 424-2465 fax (3170 or 3176) WEB: www.purchasing.gov, www.purchasing.gov. E-MAIL: bwalden@email.usps.gov, bwalden@email.usps.gov. The U. S. Postal Service, Great Lakes Area, Human Resources seeks qualified suppliers capable of providing assessments for mid-level managers. It is estimated that 50 to 80 candidates per year will be assessed. Therefore, it is preferred that suppliers have existing locations in the Great Lakes Area (IL, IN, MI) to minimize travel costs for candidates. The assessment should include competencies in problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal skills, fostering teamwork, coaching, mentoring, building effective networks, business partnerships, etc. The prequalification package is not a Request for Proposal. Only prequalified suppliers will receive a solicitation requesting a price proposal. You can download a copy of the prequalification package from the Postal Service's internet. Under Business Area, select "Supplies or Services" and under Purchasing Action select "Announcement". Posted 10/06/98 (W-SN259492). (0279)

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