SOURCES SOUGHT
M -- MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (MWR) & FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC), VARIOUS NAVAL INSTALLATIONS, TERRITORY OF GUAM
- Notice Date
- 4/16/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Pacific, Acquisition Department, 258 Makalapa Drive Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI, 96860-3134
- ZIP Code
- 96860-3134
- Solicitation Number
- N62742-03-R-3502
- Point of Contact
- Patricia Murakami, Contract Specialist, Phone (808) 474-0199, Fax (808) 474-0746, - Lorna Sikorski, Contracting Officer, Phone (808)471-5038, Fax (808) 474-1146,
- E-Mail Address
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MurakamiPY@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil, SikorskiLS@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil
- Description
- This is a sources sought notice seeking potential offerors capable of providing the Morale, Welfare, Recreation (MWR), Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and Food Services described below for various Naval Facilities located in Guam. The proposed contract type would be a Firm Fixed Price contract. THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AT THIS TIME. This sources sought notice is issued as a result of the Industry Forum held in Guam on 26-27 March 2003 for the Base Operating Support (BOS) Services Solicitation (N62742-03-R-3501). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561210 (previously SIC Code 8744). The applicable size standard is $23 million. MWR: The Navy MWR program on Guam provides a variety of recreation, social, developmental, and community activities for Navy personnel and their families and all other authorized patrons. MWR operates with a combination of appropriated funds authorized by Congress and nonappropriated funds, which are self-generating through user fees and charges. The Department of Defense authorizes three funding categories for MWR programs. Category ?A? are mission essential and authorized up to 100% of appropriated fund support. Category ?B? are community support and authorized up to 65% of appropriated fund support. Category ?C? are business activities and are self-sustaining through fees and charges except in overseas and isolated and remote locations. In overseas, isolated and remote areas, Category ?C? programs are authorized support to the same level as Category ?B? activities (65%). Guam is considered an isolated and remote location and is authorized up to 65% support for Category ?C? activities. There are three separate annexes covered under Guam?s MWR programs: Recreation, Child and Youth Development, and Food and Beverage. A short description of the programs, number of facilities, and funding category (A),(B) or (C) follows. RECREATION: Fitness/Sports (A): There are 3 fitness facilities which include a combination of any or all of the following: gymnasiums, aerobics rooms, free weight and cardiovascular equipment areas, locker rooms, saunas and racquetball courts. Programs include individual instruction on use of equipment, personal fitness training, a variety of aerobics classes and special events such as health fairs, runs, etc. The sports program consists of individual and team sports conducted throughout the year both indoors and on the various playing fields. Swimming Pools/Aquatics (B): 2 swimming pools and 2 guarded beaches provide lap swimming and recreational swim along with a variety of instructional classes. Bowling (C): 2 bowling centers provide for league play, open bowling, special events (parties) and instructional programs. Single Sailor (A): Single Sailor program provides activities and events targeted for Single Sailors ages 18 ? 25. Events are action or instruction oriented, and take advantage of on base and off base facilities. Outdoor Recreation (B): This program includes instructional, directed and self-directed outdoor activities and one facility offering outdoor related equipment for check out or rent. Marina (B/C): The marina program (B) offers boats and associated watercraft for rent along with instructional programs and charter trips. The (C) portion of the program is the management of the slips. Auto Hobby (B): 2 auto hobby shops providing tools and equipment for do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance. Theater (C): One theater offers current movies provided by the Navy for evening, matinee, or special event programming. Golf Course (C): The 18 hole golf course and driving range offers recreational, league and tournament play. A new irrigation system was recently installed, motorized golf carts have been purchased in the last 2 years and the pro shop offers golf related clothing and equipment. CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (B): The Child Development Program provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in two Child Development Centers and Child Development Homes. Both programs must meet requirements of the Military Child Care Act and DoD/Navy health and safety, age appropriate developmental programs, and oversight requirements. Parent fees are mandated by DoD and are based on total family income, not the age of the child. School aged care for children 6 to 12 provides structured child care for children before and after school and can be provided at either youth or child development centers. School aged care includes summer and holiday camps and fees are mandated by the DoD based on total family income. The youth program serves youths aged 6 to 18 years old. Two youth centers and one teen center offer age appropriate, directed and self directed and instructional classes. Youth programs include sports and fitness, arts and crafts, music, drama, computer learning, internet access, special events, homework assistance, leadership development, community service, job skills, trips, special events, community service activities, etc. FOOD AND BEVERAGE (C): The food and beverage program on Guam runs the gamut of services from a galley operation to catering formal functions to snack bars. Full service restaurants include Top of the Mar and Rumors, featuring regular dining and bar service along with catering and special events. The Homeplate and Bee Hive Clubs primarily offer beverage service with limited food options. Snack bars with hot grill items are at the Bowling Centers and Golf Course. Polaris Point is a catering facility (no kitchen), and is available for party rentals and special events. Clipper Landing is part of the marina and when renovated will offer lounge service. The Galley at the Naval Hospital serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to patients and staff. Patient meals must meet dietary requirements when identified. FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (FFSC). FFSC supports operational readiness through delivery of a variety of programs and services which assist service members and their families adapt to military life, develop self-sufficiency, minimize adverse impact of deployment, facilitate personal and family readiness, and create overall command and community wellness. Key programs include those services that directly support: Deployment/Readiness, Crisis Response and Career Support/Retention. These various programs are designed to provide training, support and information to successfully manage separation/reunion problems associated with the operational cycles of deploying units, facilitate adjustment to military mobile lifestyle, expand personal/family general life as well as crisis coping skills, and enhance career retention. Deployment/Readiness: FFSC services that support the military lifestyle by facilitating transitions to civilian life, career decision-making, job seeking, and easing deployment separations, and adjustments of service and family members to life in the military. Support services include Command Consultation and Support, Information and Referral Services, Deployment and Mobilization Support, Ombudsmen Program support, Life Skills Education and New Parent Support Program (NPSP). Information and Referral Program coordinates/networks with other military and community agencies to collect and maintain a comprehensive written or electronic information and referral data bank on local military and civilian community resources. At a minimum, data bank shall include phone numbers, local directions/location and details on Exceptional Family Member Program and services, Command Ombudsmen information, Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) Program, health, medical and Tri-Care services. Information/data is also available on volunteer opportunities, social services, childcare, schools, housing and emergency services in the military and civilian sectors. Deployment and Mobilization include support services to enable military personnel and their families to successfully manage the separations and reunions associated with the normal operational cycles of deploying commands as well as issues that arise in response to a major military mobilization. Services include pre-post and mid-deployment briefs, Return and Reunion Briefs, and support and assistance to families and individuals relocated to a safe haven location. Ombudsman Program support is provided through consultation, training and support. A Program Coordinator must be designated who will serve as a consultant to commands on matters relating to the Ombudsman functions, provide Ombudsman Basic and Advanced Training, and attend/support the Ombudsman Assembly meetings. Life Skills Education are prevention and enrichment programs designed for individuals, couples, and families. The programs provide updated knowledge, social relationship skills and support throughout the individual and family life cycle. Workshops and briefs are presented on stress management, conflict resolution, effective communication, anger management, marital enrichment, skill building for teens, various parenting skills training and coordination of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Awareness Months (October and April, respectively). The New Parent Support (NPS) Program is a child abuse prevention initiative whose primary goal is to empower expectant and new parents to meet the challenges of parenthood and Navy life style. It is an early intervention home visiting program designed to promote positive parent-child interaction, promote healthy childhood growth and development and referrals to services and health related education through home based supportive and educational interventions. Services include NPS assessment to determine level of stress and home visit services required, initial screening for high risk factors and family stress levels, information and referral, and educational interventions through home visits. Crisis Response: Support services include Crisis/Disaster Intervention and Threatcon Preparedness, and Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Program (SAVI). Crisis/Disaster Intervention and Threatcon Preparedness involves coordination of humanitarian response to incidents that may be extensive or limited in scope. A crisis can be a fire, accident, or suicide that results in unexpected and traumatic loss for the survivors, or it can be community recovery from a super typhoon or a major disaster resulting in mass casualties. FFSC response includes information and referral services, developing & distributing information bulletins, flyers & newsletters, coordination of disaster relief volunteers, planning/implementing a donation center or safe shelter, disseminating written information about/providing disaster preparedness training, and supportive services for individuals and families impacted by the crisis/disaster at hand. Sexual Assault Victim Intervention (SAVI) Program provides the managerial & administrative services necessary to support the SAVI Program. This program involves coordination of victim advocacy services; providing awareness and prevention training; 24-hour victim advocacy services, intervention and information/referrals; coordination and training of volunteer SAVI Victim Advocates, and data collection. Career Support/Retention: Relocation Assistance Program (RAP), Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP), Spouse Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) and Personal Financial Management Program (PFM). Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) involves a range of tasks and activities to aid military personnel and their families in successfully managing the impact of frequent relocations associated with the military lifestyle. Programs and services include: developing/delivering educational presentations on relocation related topics; collecting and organizing information and material about the Guam area and providing that information via welcome aboard packets and direct client contacts, conducting Guam orientation/tours and Command Sponsorship Training. RAP also maintains and issues basic household necessities (hospitality kits) to personnel who require temporary use of items as part of their relocation to/from Guam. Items provided for loan typically include cooking, baking, and dinnerware, coffee makers, toasters, child car seats, irons/ironing boards, high chairs and porta-cribs. Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) provides the managerial & administrative services necessary to support the Transition Assistance Management Program; plan, schedule, staff, and oversee the TAMP, and prepare & submit required records & reports. Services include: planning and implementing a four-day Transition Assistance Program to assist separating and retiring military personnel and their families in preparing for the transition to civilian life; providing/coordinating transition assistance services; conducting employment assistance workshops; providing one-on-one or family transition assistance, information and referral services. Spouse Employment Assistance Program provides skill-building workshops related to career planning and education, job hunting, financial management and employment assistance and Command briefs upon request. Services also include maintaining a current database/job bank and educational material with information concerning employment and training assistance including: labor market information; Government and private sector employment opportunities; instruction in resume preparation and employment application preparation; and job analysis techniques, job search techniques, and job interview techniques. Personal Financial Management (PFM) program provides assistance to active duty military and family members to enable them to manage their finances effectively and avoid debt. Services include classes and briefs on basic budgeting skills, consumer awareness and coordination of logistics in support of the Navy 5-day Command Financial Specialist training conducted by a PERS Mobile Training Team semi-annually. Interested firms should provide their experience in performing and/or managing these types of services and experience in performing the requirements of each function. Any businesses that do not have the requisite experience to manage the multi-function services are encouraged to address possible teaming arrangements with other businesses that together would demonstrate the potential to perform a requirement of this size. Companies interested in responding are invited to go to the web site at http://www.esol.navfac.navy.mil to download the associated market survey questionnaire file; do not submit capability statements. The due date for response is May 9, 2003. Responses must be submitted via email in Microsoft Word format to: pacdivguam@efdpac.navfac.navy.mil. PLEASE REFERENCE "SOURCES SOUGHT NO. N62742-03-R-3502" IN THE SUBJECT LINE. All information submitted is at the offeror's own expense. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this sources sought or Government use of any information provided. Respondents will not be contacted regarding their submission or information gathered as a result of this sources sought notice.
- Place of Performance
- Address: VARIOUS NAVAL INSTALLATIONS, TERRITORY OF GUAM
- Zip Code: 96931
- Country: GUAM
- Zip Code: 96931
- Record
- SN00305222-W 20030418/030416213801 (fbodaily.com)
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