Commander, United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG), Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEYP-CR-C, Bldg 2100, Yuma, AZ, 85365-9106

G -- OPERATION OF CHILD AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SOL DAAD01-98-R-0014 DUE 102998 POC Julie A. Silva (520) 328-6259 or Cheryl A. Cretin (520) 328-6348 E-MAIL: jsilva@yuma-emh1.army.mil, jsilva@yuma-emh1.army.mil. The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona is conducting a Commercial Activities Study to provide the Army Child and Youth Development Services center-based program. This is a high-quality, developmental, and cost effective child centered program for active duty military, DOD civilian and contractor workforce within the USAYPG, AZ area. Developmentally appropriate practices are in accordance with the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The contractor must retain Department of Defense certification and meet all criteria contained in the Military Child Care Act (MCCA) of 1989. Mandatory minimum staff/child ratios are as follows: Infants (6 WK-12 MO), Ratio 1/4; Pre-toddlers (12 MO-2 YR), Ratio 1/5; Toddlers (24 MO-3 YR), Ratio 1/7; Preschool (3 YR-5 YR), Ratio 1/10; School Age (6 YR-8 YR), Ratio 1/15; School Age (9 YR-12 YR), Ratio 1/15; Teens (13 YR-18 YR), Ratio 1/25. Average daily attendance for July 1998 was: Infants -- 5; Pre-Toddlers -- 7; Toddlers -- 7; Pre-School -- 19; CDC ADA -- 38; Intersession -- 20; YS -- 13. All responsible, interested parties may submit a statement of interest via facsimile to (520) 328-6849 or to the E-Mail address cited in this notice. See Note 1. Posted 10/06/98 (W-SN259769). (0279)

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