Creative Performance Behaviors with Technology Questions and Answers

Questions and answers for BAA SSN for Creative Performance Behaviors with Technology

Q: Has ARI already identified a population to support the validation data collection? Or should coordinating those collections be factored into the project tasks and timeline? A: The project plan should include a timeline for preliminary validation. If needed, a contractor may request government support for data collection.

Q: Regarding objective 1.e, can you elaborate on the existing and/or ongoing ARI creativity research that should be leveraged to scope project tasks? A: I cited previous ARI research projects that examined creativity in the SSN that have publicly available technical reports.

Q: Will ARI research to establish a nomological network of TF constructs be completed in time to be leveraged for this research? A: There are projects establishing the nomological network of TF that are underway. These projects have made significant progress and results will be shared at the start of this project.

Q: One specific question that I have is whether the number of anticipated awards is currently known? A: Only one contract will be awarded.

Q: Are you able to outline the vision for how this project will fit into ARI’s greater effort to promote technological fluency in Future Operating Environments? A: There are projects establishing the nomological network of TF that are underway. These projects have made significant progress and results will be shared at the start of this project. This project will help further the establishment of the nomological network of technological fluency.

Q: Who would be the anticipated end user of the derivative from this work? A: The anticipated end user includes General Purpose Force Soldiers. Other stakeholders may be identified during the project.

Q: Is this related to an ongoing effort?
A: Yes, as referenced in the sources sought notice, this is related to other ongoing efforts within ARI.

Q: The solicitation mentioned that the instrument can be anything ranging from a self-report to an SJT to a simulation. Is there a preference for one over the other? For instance, is the instrument intended to be a self-evaluation (performing a task, SJT, self-report) or a supervisor-rated evaluation on various dimensions of their subordinates' creative performance? In our experience different operational boundary conditions can be conducive to one instrument versus another. A: There is no preference. We are open to any type of measure and invite proposals of all types. Be mindful that we are specifically looking for an outcome measure.