U.S. Geological Survey, Branch Of Acquisition and Federal Assistance, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225-0046

R -- EMPLOYEE COUNSELING SERVICES SOL RFQ99CRQQ0042 DUE 011299 POC Marilyn Hutchison, MS204B, (303) 236-5900 X327 E-MAIL: Marilyn Hutchison, Purchasing Agent, USGS, Office, mhutchi@usgs.gov. Concerns having the ability to furnish the supplies and services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this synopsis. Salient Characteristics: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement to implement an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for an estimated 1714 employees. The service includes licensed clinicians to provide employees and supervisors with direct training, counseling, and guidance to solve a myriad of emotional and behavioral problems (especially those related to work conduct and performance. Services are to be performed within a five (5) mile radius of the northwest corner (6th Avenue and Union Boulevard) of the Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado. Performance period is for one basic year, plus two one-year options for a total of three years. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) can be viewed on the Electronic Commerce Web Siteat the following address: http://IDEASEC.USGS.GOV/. Responses to the RFQ will be due on or about January 12, 1999. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business. See Note 22. Posted 12/24/98 (W-SN283469). (0358)

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