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B -- DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EVALUATION PLAN FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM (PSP) SOL IMLS-99-PSP DUE 061199 POC Barry Maynes, Contracting Officer (202) 606-8233. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent Federal grant-making agency, invites proposals for the development and implementation of an evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of its Professional Services Program (PSP) in meeting its legislated goals. A single contractor will be selected for this firm fixed-price contract which will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will involve development of the evaluation plan to be approved by the Director, IMLS, no later than twelve weeks after contract award. The approved plan will describe the proposed methodology for conducting a detailed examination of existing PSP policies and procedures which will lead to a contractor-developed recommendations that detail the means, methods, and changes necessary to improve the ability of IMLS to meet its program objectives. Phase II will be a complete analysis and evaluation of the Professional Services Program using the plan prepared in Phase I. This phase will result in a written analytical report describing the findings of all interviews, surveys, research, examinations, studies, reviews, and other elements contained in the Phase I evaluation plan with appropriate recommendations for improved support to the nation's museums. It is anticipated that the contract period will extend from approximately September 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. The solicitation package, IMLS-99-PSP, will be available on June 11, 1999 and offers are due to be submitted by the close of business on July 8, 1999. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) provides contracting support for IMLS, and all REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED at the National Endowment for the Humanities, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 202, Washington, DC 20506, BY JUNE 11, 1999. Two (2) return mailing labels must be enclosed with requests. Verbal, Facsimile (FAX), or E-Mail requests for the package will NOT be honored. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. See Note 1. Posted 05/24/99 (M-SN334894). (0144)

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