Defense Distribution Center, Office Of Procurement, ATTN: DDC-PP, Building 2001, 2nd Floor, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001

G -- EEO PRECOMPLAINT COUNSELING SERVICE SOL SP3100-98-Q-1003 DUE 070798 POC Robbie Witmer, Purchasing Agent, 717-770-7126 E-MAIL: Merlene_DuBose@smtp.ddc.dla.mil, Roberta_Witmer@smtp.ddc.dla.mil. The Defense Distribution Center, located at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania is conducting a Market Survey on EEO Precomplaint Counseling Services that we are trying to contract for under a fee for service contract for the following Depots: Defense Depot Norfolk, VA; Defense Depot Cherry Point, NC; Defense Depot Oklahoma City, OK and Defense Depot Santiago, CA. These services would consist of advising a complainant about the Federal EEO complaint process under 29 CFR, Part 1614 and their possible election requirements. This will include explaining the DDc EEO Mediation Program to them. (2) Determining the issues and basis for the potential complaint. (3) Conducting a limited inquiry for the purposes of furnishing information for settlement efforts, and determining jurisdictional questions if a formal complaint is filed. (4) Seeking a resolution of the matter at the lowest level. Arranging for mediators if needed, using approved list of DLA mediators. (5) Documenting the resolution or advising the complainant of his/her right to file a formal discrimination complaint, if resolution fails. (6) Preparing a counselors report sufficient to determine that required counseling actions have been taken, and resolving any jurisdictional questions that may arise. (we have standard format that is used for this). Any interested contractors may submit a quotation on pricing by faxing to 717-770-5689 ATTN: Robbie Witmer. Any questions can be directed to 717-770-7126 EST. Again this is just a Market Survey to find interested parties. (0170)

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