USDA, ARS, MSA, Procurement/Assistance Office, P. O. Box 225, Stoneville, MS 38776-0225

G -- EMPLOYEES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SOL 98-4431-012 DUE 082198 POC Point of Contact -- Contact, Ms. Terry A. Krutz, Contracting Officer, (601) 686-5361 The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service intends to provide counseling/referral services to troubled employees and training/orientation to all employees in the ARS, Mid South Area which includes locations in the States of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. This contract is for the services of a qualified service organization in a health or social discipline who shall operate an employee assistance program. The contract will be for the period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 with option years. An IFB will be issued on or about July 22, 1998. All requests must be submitted in writing, faxed to (601) 686-5373 or by electronic mail to: KRUTZT@ARS.USDA.GOV. No calls will be accepted. (AC0713020-09) Posted 07/13/98 (I-SN222515). (0194)

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