CONSOLIDATED PACE PROGRAM Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia is publishing this Special Notice to elicit questions, comments and suggestions based on the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for the follow-on requirement to the Consolidated PACE Program. The Program for Afloat College Education (PACE) is a special component of the Navy's Voluntary Education (VOLED) program. The PACE Program provides pre-college, college undergraduate level, and college graduate level courses to Sailors. PACE is exempt from the traditional tuition assistance formula, and is a fully funded program, although Sailors do pay for books. The Contractor shall provide educational services to all eligible ships (whether deployed or in port), all sea-going units, and a cadre of remote sites. Classes shall be provided as instructor delivered or technology delivered courses. Questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to the cognizant Contract Negotiator, Mr. J. B. VanAllan at (215)697-9655. Parties interested in this announcement can request a copy of the Draft SOW by contacting Mr. VanAllan, Code 02P23G, at the following e-mail address: "james_van_ allan@phil.fisc.navy.mil". The deadline to request a copy of the Draft SOW is 08 Oct 1997. The Draft SOW will be forwarded to respondents by e-mail. The Draft SOW is in WordPerfect 6.1 format. All questions, comments and suggestions related to the Draft SOW should be submitted no later than 15 Nov 1997. E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.MIL.

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