--NOTICE OF INTENT to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis as a logical follow-on with Anacapa Sciences,Inc, 301 E. Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Department of Defense’s Washington-based Defense Contracting Command, representing the US Army Research Institute for the Fort Leavenworth Research Unit, plans to enter into a sole source negotiation with Anacapa Sciences, Inc. to develop web-based training for six critical thinking skills essential to Command and Control performance. This effort follows prior successful research that created training modules for two other critical thinking skills. The targeted skills to be developed include the ability to construct plausible explanations linking information, generalize from specific cases, visualize plans relative to goals, recognize personal bias, adopt multiple perspectives, and evaluate when to seek information based on its value and cost. There is no formal solicitation or request for quotes issued, and interested firms may submit capability statements by email or hardcopy by a specified deadline. The contract negotiation is a logical continuation of previous work with Anacapa Sciences, underscoring the specialized nature of these skills development modules and the agency’s intent to leverage past research results. The point of contact for submissions is designated, and no telephone inquiries will be entertained. The project aims to enhance command decision-making effectiveness through advanced cognitive skill training delivered via web-based platforms.