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R -- JOB CORPS ENROLLEE PRE/POST SEPARATION SUPPORT SOL RFP-DAA-98-51 DUE 111298 POC James Chestnut, Contract Specialist, (202)219-8698 ext 162 WEB: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration's, http://www.doleta.gov. E-MAIL: James Chestnut, Contract Specialist, jchestnut@doleta.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (DOL/ETA) is soliciting proposals to select a contractor to implement PRE-SEPARATION AND POST-SEPARATION SUPPORT TO JOB CORPS ENROLLEES. This is a national initiative to provide follow-up and support services enabling students to readjust to their home environments and successfully transition into the actual world of work. The two primary objectives of this initiative are to provide: (1) Pre-separation support and counseling services in 61 centers to Job Corps students and center staff to help prepare students to complete the program and make the transition from center life to a life of employment and responsibility for their lives. (2) Post-separation transitional support services to female Job Corps students, during both the placement and post-placement periods to help them make a successful transition from Job Corps to home and the work force. The period of performance for the prospective award will be twelve (12) months from the date of execution of the contract by the Government plus four (4) 1-year options to extend at the discretion of the Government. This requirement is let under Full and Open Competition. The SIC Code is 8322 and the Size Standard is $5 million. Request for proposals are available on the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration's Home Page approximately 15 days from publication. Requests for proposals in hard copy form will also be available on a first come, first served basis, until the supply is exhausted. Telephone requests will not be honored. For requests made after the supply is exhausted, the Contracting Officer will determine whether payment of a fee is warranted. The fee will not exceed the cost of duplication of the solicitation documents. Closing date for receipt of proposals is November 12, 1998 at 2:00 P.M. Local Time. Request for proposals must cite RFP-DAA-98-51 and include two self addressed labels. Failure to enclose labels may cause delays in mailing. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247679). (0252)

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