VIRGINIA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY, P.O. Box 46563, P.O. Box 46563, Washington, D.C. 20050-6563

U -- U--RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR A CAREER/LIFE RESOURCES CENTER (CLRC). SOL DP2A/0007Z/96 DUE 070196 POC Contract Specialist, CARL EDWARDS, (202) 231-2834 The Virginia Contracting Activity, on behalf of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is seeking sources capable of providing resources and services for a Career/Life Resources Center (CLRC). This center will provide a walk-in, self-help type service which disseminates general and specific information on a wide variety of programs and services. The contractor would maintain at DIA, a comprehensive resource library of books, periodicals, pamphlets, brochures, video, and audio tapes which are appropriate for the work-life needs of DIA employees. At a minimum, the following subject areas should be thoroughly addressed: child-care, elder-care, parenting, wellness, personal productivity/effectiveness and other work/life issues. Contractor will make maximum use of free materials. The contractor will conduct or arrange for at least eight (8) seminars for DIA employees on various work-life issues. Contractor will furnish resource packets to participants. The contractor will organize and facilitate monthly support groups for Working Parents, Children of Aging Parents. Groups will be informal to promote discussion and sharing of information. Participants will be notified of the latest information in these areas. The contractor will produce a customized monthly newsletter for DIA employees on topics of current interest as determined by the contractor in conjunction with the CLRC staff. Produce other publications and factsheets based on the needs and interests of the DIA. It is essential that the contractor have prior experience and demonstrated capability to provide the resources and services outlined above. Demonstrated capability includes having successfully provided similar services to other clients. The contractor should already have established contacts with local, state, and national agencies for the procurement of resources. Interested firms are invited to submit, in writing, their responses to this sources sought to the Defense Intelligence Agency, Attn: David Silvers, DAJ-1, MacDill Boulevard, Building 6000, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C. 20340-5100. Respondents should submit their information packages to include brochures, drawing, and other substantive information demonstrating the contractor's ability to provide the aforementioned requirements. This is not a request for proposal nor does the Government intend to pay for any information solicited. The information received under this announcement will not be used to qualify any source. It is for planning purposes only. Responses must refer to this synopsis on both mailing envelopes and enclosures. Acknowledgment of receipt will not be made, nor will telephone inquiries be honored. (0169)

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