This is a sources sought notice and not a request for quotations. The purpose of this announcement is to seek qualified contractors with the capability to provide presentations for The Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD), Management Meeting with experience in meeting the objectives as described herein.
The Contractor shall conduct two, 3-hour, Humor in the Workplace programs that will discuss the power of humor in the workplace, the close relationship between humor and stress, and why humor is one of the most important ways that we communicate in business and office life. Participants shall experience demonstrations of cartoons being created on the spot. The contractor shall have the ability to create cartoons on the spot about BPD jobs. The presenter shall refrain from using any foul language during the presentation. This is a business environment and we need the presenter to address a business audience.
Upon completion of the course, participants shall be able to:
• Understand the importance and power of humor in the workplace in a responsible manner
• How to use talents in a creative way that adds humor to everyday experiences
• Alleviate stress in home and the office
• Know how and why humor is important to communication
• Improve work-place relationships
• Prevent burn-out
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3014e950a92dbb0f7e066f9e088a301f&tab=core&tabmode=list&cck=1&au=&ck=
Your tax dollars at work, folks.
I guess I really shouldn't expect the .gov to operate any differently than any other Dilbert-style Cubicleland.. but I dunno, this just seems wasteful. Think about it.. some very well paid government employee probably spent half the day writing this want ad, and will no doubt spend another few days reviewing comedian contractor proposals, then the interviews of course. And since this is government, lets not forget the layers of bureaucracy to ensure minority comedians are given a fair chance, etc. etc.I tell you, I really don't miss Dilbert-world. I've been in sessions like this, where they bring in somebody to teach everyone how to be human.
Oh.. and what the heck is with the specification for CARTOON DRAWING??? Flapjax, this is your golden .gov job ticket man!
Nothing against cartoons, but wtf? Treasury employees sitting around drawing funny pictures??
