FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

G -- FAMILY SERVICE CENTER SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NCBC, GULFPORT, MS SOL N00140-97-R-2555 DUE 080197 POC Point of Contact -- R. Meyer, Contract Specialist, 215-697-9694, K. Sweetra, Contracting Officer, 215-697-9690 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.NAVY.MIL. The FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia intends to acquire Family Service Center services for the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), Gulfport, MS. The proposed contract shall provide for the operation of the Navy Family Service Center at NCBC. The center services over 5500 active duty military and their dependents, and over 2000 retired military and family members. The contractor shall provide management, supervision, quality control, labor, materials, supplies and equipment. The services to be provided shall include but not be limited to information and referral services, education and training, and counseling and individual assistance to all eligible beneficiaries. Services shall be provided on topics such as; family separation, stress, personal finance, job search skills, moving and relocating, services and facilities available in the local community, family relationships, consumer affairs, and the Navy's Family Advocacy Program. The contractor shall maintain individual case records, develop and modify programs, market programs, and have an evaluation system to monitor the acceptability of programs. The contractor shall coordinate and conduct youth programs in conjunction with the local community and on the base. Licensed counselors will be required for some programs. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated, with a base period of performance running from 1 January 1998 through 30 September 1998, with four, one year options. This solicitation is part of a Government cost comparison to determine whether accomplishing the specified work under contract or by Government performance is more economical. If Government performance is determined to be more economical, this solicitation will be canceled and no contract will be awarded. The solicitation may require the submission of cost/price and technical proposals. This solicitation shall be set aside 100% for small businesses. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia. Requests for a copy of the solicitation should be made by letter or telefax (215-697-9738) to FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia Code 02P52F. SIC is 8322 with a Size Standard of $5M. Numbered Note 26 applies. (0134)

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