Request for Information (RFI) -- Adult Learning literature and resources for enchancing reading comprehension, skills in the workplace.

This announcement is issued for informational and planning purposes only. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Responses to the RFI will not serve as proposals, bids, or offers, which could be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract This publication constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval service Training Command (NSTC) to identify the availability of educational literature and resources to address enhancement of reading literacy and verbal skills (with attention to ESL learners) of adult learners in the work place through a variety of blended methodologies as listed under the Information Requirements. I. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Agency Name Naval Training Service Command 2601A Paul Jones Way Great Lakes, IL 60088 II. RESPONSE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS: NSTC is seeking contractors with demonstrated experience in implementing approaches that have resulted in enhancing the reading skills of adult learners in the workplace. 1. Interested firms shall provide a no more than five page summary demonstrating their financial and technical capability to perform the following service. a. Valid and reliable research based programs for adult basic reading assessment and instruction b. Knowledge of curriculum frameworks to address Reading deficiencies i. Assessment/Learning gains assessment ii. Instructional strategies, including self-directed strategies for adult learners iii.. Identification of learning disabilities in adult learners 2. Address projects that provided services similar to those described above. III. POINT OF CONTACT Questions should be directed to Carolyn O. Johnson at carolyn.johnson@navy.mil. IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: 1. Application and Submission Process The due date is March 23, 2007, no later than 2 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The Government will not reimburse for any cost associated with the development and submission of materials in response to this request. 2. Content and Format of Response: Submittals shall include all information required under II, Response Information Requirements listed above. 3. Response to this RFI will be accepted via electronic commerce (email) to carolyn.johnson@navy.mil.