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A--Longitudinal Validation of Measures for Predicting ROTC Programs

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W91WAW-09-R-0152Federal

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The contract involves awarding a sole source agreement to HumRRO to develop and operationally evaluate a new selection measure designed to improve the awarding of four-year ROTC scholarships to candidates most likely to complete the program and become commissioned officers. The work will include collecting test data from ROTC applicants to build an operational validity database, analyzing the relationship between test scores and subsequent ROTC enrollment and continuation, and determining the best way to integrate this new test into the current scholarship application process. HumRRO has prior experience with this research through two previous competed delivery orders, which positions them as the only capable source for this effort. This contract is a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a twelve-month period of performance starting from the award date. It is being awarded under FAR subpart 6.3 without competitive proposals in accordance with the justification that only one source is capable of performing the work. The contracting activity is the U.S. Army Research Institute’s Contracting Center of Excellence, based at Fort Belvoir, VA. There will be no solicitation or RFP released, and interested parties can only submit capability statements by the specified deadline, although competitive proposals will not be considered. The contract supports the Department of Defense’s efforts to enhance ROTC scholarship selection procedures through validated research and operational testing.

General Info

Sole source contract to HumRRO for developing and evaluating improved ROTC scholarship selection test.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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PostedAug 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

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OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Adap Spt Office

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5116, USA

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Full Description

On behalf of the U.S. Army Research Institute (ARI) and in accordance with FAR subpart 6.3, the Contracting Center of Excellence (CCE) intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of 10 FAR 8.405-6-1(b)(1) Only one source is capable, to HumRRO, 66 Canal Plaza Center, Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314, to develop and operationally evaluate a new selection measure for awarding four-year ROTC scholarships to those likely to complete ROTC and become commissioned officers. This contract will evaluate the operational usefulness of the new test, which previously was validated in a research setting, as a precursor towards test implementation. This contract will a) collect test data on ROTC applicants to establish an operational validity database, b) analyze the data to determine the relationship between test scores and subsequent enrollment/continuation in ROTC, and c) determine how best to integrate the new test into the current ROTC scholarship application process. HumRRO has previously supported this research on two competed delivery orders. This action will result in a Firm-Fixed price contract with a period of performance of twelve (12) months from date of award. This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There is NO solicitation document. No RFP will be available for competitive proposals. Phone calls will not be accepted. Interested firms may send a capabilities statement to the attention of LaWanda Stewart, via email: contact@example.gov or fax: +1 (555) 000-0000. Capability statements must be received by 31 August 2009; 12:00 PM/EST.