Test and Attentional and Interpersonal Style(TAIS) Testing

This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source award to Winning Mind, 1010 University Ave, San Diego, CA to provide performance enhancement workshops and training support. The Government intends to negotiate a sole source acquisition under the authority of FAR Clause 6.302-1. Winning Minds is the sole distributor of TAIS (Test and Attentional and Interpersonal Style) to the military. The contractor shall assist the Command Psychologist in the development and execution of the Performance Enhancement Program. The Contractor shall be responsible for administering, scoring, interpreting and providing feedback using the Test of Attentional and Interpersonal Style (TAIS) Inventory. The contractor shall complete assessments, provide tailored reports and conduct workshops for soldiers attending selected training courses. The Contractor shall provide each soldier with his/her personal strengths and vulnerabilities as it relates to performance of his/her critical mission tasks. The Contractor shall provide each workshop participant a tailored TAIS report developed specifically for his or her course. The period of performance is 1 Jan 2009 through 31 Dec 2009 with four 1-year option periods. This is a commercial, firm-fixed price acquisition, NAICS code is 611430, size standard $7,000,000.00. Interested parties may identify their interest; however the determination not to compete this acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Response to this notice must be received no later than 4:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time, 13 November 2008. The point of contact for this action is Gloria Harris, [email protected], 910-432-6978.