[Infowarrior] - Hilarious Treasury Dept Solicitation

[Richard Forno]

This is so sad it's funny.  Which I guess means if I feel that way I  
should submit a proposal.  Un-believable.  :(

Let me try a few on you:

"So three guys walk into a bar; they're from Bear Stearns, Lehman  
Brothers, and Merril Lynch...."
"Geithner and Bernanke sitting in a tree....."
"Helicopter Ben had to return to base and reload - he ran out of  
hundreds to drop on the country...."

Sorry, couldn't resist.  :)

-rf


https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3014e950a92dbb0f7e066f9e088a301f

Humor In The Workplace
Solicitation Number: RFI-BPD-09-0028
Agency: Department of the Treasury
Office: Bureau of the Public Debt (BPD)
Location: Division of Procurement

Jul 09, 2009
11:28 am
Solicitation Number:
RFI-BPD-09-0028
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Synopsis:
Added: Jul 09, 2009 11:28 am
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