REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR OPM'S TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES Background The U.S. Office of Personnel Management's Training and Management Assistance (TMA) program provides services to Federal agencies using support service contracts. These contract services allow government agencies to access qualified contractors that develop learning products (e.g., Web-based training, computer-based training, interactive video teletraining, knowledge management and performance support systems, instructor-led materials, etc.) and other human resource management solutions. The TMA contract is re-competed every five years and currently is due to expire September 2001. The TMA program is in the process of developing the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2001-2006 program years. TMA seeks information from private companies regarding current trends in training and human resources management that can be incorporated in the Scope of Work of the RFP. Interested vendors should address the questions listed below and submit their responses to: U.S. Office of Personnel Management Training and Management Assistance Branch 1900 E Street, NW, Room 1453 Washington, DC 20415 Attn: Mr. Joseph Kennedy (202) 606-5197 Please limit your responses to three-typed pages, using 8 " x 11" paper and a font size of 12. The deadline for responses is June 13, 2000. You may submit company background and capabilities information with your responses. Based on the responses received, OPM may ask interested companies to participate in a focus group to further explore the development of the Scope of Work. This Request for Information is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a continuing commitment by the Government. Questions: 1. What training and other human resources management (HRM) services are you currently performing for government agencies? What conditions or impacts are causing the need for these services in government? 2. What are the emerging areas for contract-related services in the training and HRM field? 3. What constraints to acquiring training and HRM services could be alleviated while maintaining a competitive environment? 4. TMA determines the number of contracts it will award by the projected volume of work. TMA is considering the creation of a waiting list so firms that were not initially awarded a contract could be added during the contract period if the projected volume increased or a firm was not renewed for an option year. If your organization was considered qualified but did not receive a contract initially, would you be willing to be placed on a waiting list? WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: TMA Program Contact, jskenned@opm.gov. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458600).

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