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Human Performance and Competency Research

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Response Deadline05/01/2028, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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The Human Performance and Competency Research subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense under the W6QK Acc-Apg Durham agency, focuses on evaluating leader critical thinking and multiteam system competencies for US Army Research Office projects. The scope of work involves designing tactical decision-making exercises and creating assessment tools for junior leader competencies through the use of psychological testing tools and behavioral assessment software. A critical requirement for this engagement is obtaining Institutional Review Board approval to ensure ethical research standards. The final deliverables include comprehensive research findings and a set of validated assessment tools. This project falls under NAICS code 541720 and has a response deadline of May 1, 2028.

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DoD subcontract evaluating Army leader critical thinking and competencies via validated assessment tools.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg DurhamView Agency

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesView NAICS

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NC

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This scope was carved out of W911NF-23-S-0010.

The full solicitation package (41 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (ARI) BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR BASIC, APPLIED, AND ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

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PostedJul 7

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Response DeadlineMay 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Durham

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Performs research and assessment of leader critical thinking and multiteam system (MTS) competencies for prime contractors on US Army Research Office (ARI) projects. Designs tactical decision-making exercises and develops assessment tools for junior leader competencies using behavioral assessment software and psychological testing tools. Requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Delivers research findings and validated assessment tools.

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