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B -- SPECIAL STUDIES AND ANALYSIS POC LaWanda Stewart, 703/697-6258 On behalf of the U.S. Army Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR) and in accordance with FAR 6.3, the Defense Supply Service-Washington (DSSW) intends to award a purchase order (under the simplified acquisition threshold) on a sole-source basis to Dr. Leslie Day. The requirements of the present task involve analysis of a multitude of factors that cause soldiers to leave Army Reserve units. Studies over the past several years have analyzed various aspects of the Army Reserve system to aid in targeting remedies for the heavy attrition from units. To efficiently and effectively fulfill this study's requirement, the selected contractor must have a current working knowledge of these studies, including a working knowledge of the contents and structure of the qualitative and quantitative databases from surveys that OCAR possesses. The contractor must possess an intimate knowledge of the personnel and management challenges facing the Army Reserve today. The purpose of this project is to identify the expectations of junior enlisted soldiers and examine the expectations that have and have not been met. Findings will identify disconnects between what soldiers are told and what occurs. The results of this effort will provide valuable information to the USAR by identifying possible interventions to better fulfill promises made to the youngest reservists and increase retention. There is no solicitation document. This notice is not a request for quotes. For all inquiries, you may contact Ms. Stewart, 703/697-6258. Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN376769). (0250)

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