Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

G -- ON SITE LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER FOR NAVAL AIR STATION, BRUNSWICK, MAINE SOL N66604-99-R-2807 DUE 061099 POC C. Gorman Boehler, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1489; FAX (401) 832-4820 WEB: Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. E-MAIL: Carol Gorman Boehler, Contracting Officer, gormancr@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is Request for Proposal N66604-99-R-2807. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 8322; the size standard is $5M. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, Rhode Island (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to purchase the on-site, full-time services of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Naval Air Station, Family Service Center, Brunswick, Maine. Direct clinical services are required until 30 September 1999. The Navy Family Service Center (FSC) exists to provide service members and their families with services and skills for self-sufficiency, professional and personal success, to facilitate personal and family readiness, and to assist with adaptation to Navy life. These skills and services translate directly to operational readiness for commands by promoting good professionalism, healthy lifestyles, financial management skills, strong family units, self confidence and sound mental health. The contractor shall provide Licensed Clinical Social Workers that possess a current, valid Maine clinical license permitting him/her/them to function as an independent health practitioner in the State of Maine. The contractor shall provide direct clinical services and maintain a caseload of 30 to 35 active cases. The contractor shall provide individual, marriage and family, and crisis counseling in the brief therapy modality. The contractor shall provide counseling to children only when a parent is present, unless the contractor has documentation of current criminal history in its background check. The contractor shall adhere to social work ethics, standards of professional conduct, those standards prescribed by the licensing board, and shall comply with Federal statutes. When and if standards conflict, adherence to Federal statutes and regulations shall supercede other requirements. These actions include but are not limited to: the release of information; client confidentiality; operational safety and mission security; and the duty to warn potential victims of threats of death or serious bodily harm made by clients under their care. Issues that could have an impact on personal safety, operational safety or mission security shall be reported to the Counseling Supervisor and the Family Service Center Director within one working day. Throughout the duration of the contract, the contractor shall not see FSC-eligible clients in private practice. The contractor shall not see his/her own FSC clients throughout the contract or for six months after termination of the contract. Contractor personnel shall meet the following standards of behavior: (1) present a neat, clean and professional appearance and wear professional attire; (professional attire is defined to exclude sneakers, athletic shoes, rubber boots, sweatshirts, sweat pants and jeans); (2) be fluent in both written and spoken English; and (3) be willing to learn about the Navy, and the Navy mission and lifestyle as it impacts his/her clients. The contractor shall: adhere to the U.S. Navy's no-smoking policy at the FSC facility; shall not deny clients services based upon religious doctrine, personal preference, ethnic background or appearance; and the values and beliefs of the contractor shall not influence the alternatives offered to clients. The contractor shall not make anti-military comments and/or present such attitudes as witnessed by an overt demonstration of contempt or presented as advice rendered to individual clients. Counseling may be provided at the Family Service Center at Naval Air Station, Brunswick between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Standard hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM but evening appointments are permissible. The Government will supply all equipment and supplies. The Government will provide administrative support. The contractor shall be responsible clinically to the FSC Clinical Supervisor. The contractor shall meet for one hour each week with the Clinical Supervisor in the FSC, at a time determined by the Clinical Supervisor, for review and consultation regarding the contractor's cases. The improper disclosure of private or sensitive information by the contractor to any person or entity not entitled to receive such information, or the failure to safeguard any privileged information may subject the contractor to criminal liability. The contractor shall not disclose or cause information to be disseminated concerning the operation of the FSC which could result in, or increase the likelihood of, a breach of either FSC or U.S. Navy security. The contractor shall be governed by the requirements of the Federal Privacy Act. The contractor shall not respond to any mediainquiries. The contractor shall refer all media inquiries to the FSC Director within one workday or as soon as possible, but not more than one day after the inquiry. The contractor shall develop a client treatment plan reflecting a presenting problem, objective data, clinical assessment of the information provided, and a plan for treatment that reflects military and civilian regulations and instructions, available resources, and sound clinical practices. When the treatment plan involves FSC counseling, the contractor shall advise the client on the expected number of sessions to be conducted and on the policy regarding maximum number of allowable sessions. The contractor shall close a counseling case and complete a closing summary for the case record when: (1) the treatment plan has been met; (2) the client is referred to other agencies to assist them with problem resolution; (3) the client terminates the counseling; (4) the counselor terminates the counseling; and (5) the command terminates the counseling (in the case of command referrals). Closures shall occur within 3 weeks of the last contact. The contractor shall, when an "at risk" situation such as potential threat to self or others (suicide, homicide, child abuse, domestic violence, inability to care for self, sexual assault, etc.) has been identified, provide an immediate and appropriate response in 100% of the cases. The FSC Director shall be notified immediately of all "at risk" or crisis situations. The contractor shall, when risk to the client or others is suspected, conduct a risk assessment in accordance with guidance provided by Counseling Supervisor. The contractor shall report all suspected child abuse and spouse abuse to the Family Advocacy Representative (FAR) at the FSC. Non-emergency verbal referrals to the FAR shall be provided by close of business the day of client-contact with written follow-up referrals made within 2 working days of client-contact. All case files, statistics and documentation shall be maintained in accordance with FSC Counseling Division policy and procedures. The contractor must work within the Navy system and have the ability to work in a clinical environment where the safety and security needs of the Navy sometimes supercede the clients' interests. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition with applicable addenda. The solicitation will close on 10 June 1999 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Proposals shall be addressed to Commercial Acquisition Department, Building 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Attn: Carol Gorman Boehler, Code 5912, Simonpietri Drive, Newport, RI 02841-1708. Inquiries may be faxed to Fax No. (401) 832-4820 or e-mailed to gormancr@npt.nuwc.navy.mil. Offers will be evaluated per FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. Award will be made to the offer determined to be the best value to the Government based on the following factors: (1) Technical Capability -- resume. (2) Past Performance -- references from up to 12 agencies or companies; may go back 3 years but shall be the most recent contracts. The Government will contact these references. The Government may consider references not listed by the offeror. (3) Price. Quotation Content -- please provide the following: Propose the hours that you intend to work during this period of performance. Submit resume(s) for the full-time, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (or LCPC, although LCSW is preferred). Provide a list of references from up to 12 agencies or companies; may go back 3 years but shall be the most recent contracts. References listed shall include those entered into with Federal, state or local governments as well as commercial customers. Offerors that are newly formed entities without prior contracts should list contracts and subcontracts as required above for all key personnel. Include the following information for each: name of contracting activity or commercial firm; contract number; brief narrative (less than 10 lines) describing your involvement in the effort, complexity, objectives achieved, and types of personnel who performed under the contract. List point of contact and telephone number. Describe any quality awards or certifications received. If the award or certification is over three years old, present evidence that the qualifications still apply. Propose your unit price and total amount to be billed. For instance, if you bill bi-weekly, propose the bi-weekly price X 8 periods from 14 June to 30 September. Please do not propose to bill any sooner than bi-weekly. Please advise whether or not your company will accept a Government Master Card as payment. The Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies with applicable addenda. Clause 252.212-7001 of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items (JAN 1997, applies with applicable addenda. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. Estimated RFP release date: 5/24/99. Posted 05/21/99 (W-SN334471). (0141)

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