99 -- Back-Up Child Care Services

The Department Offices of the U.S. Department of the Treasury plans to award a purchase order on a sole source basis to Lipton Corporate Child Care Centers, Inc. to provide back-up child care services for Treasury employees. These services are intended for occasions when employees' regular child care arrangements are unavailable. While the contract is sole source, the Treasury is inviting written quotations from all responsible providers who can deliver equivalent child care services in accordance with the specified statement of work. Submissions can be made via facsimile, email, or physical delivery addressed to Sheryl Smith at the Treasury. The solicitation is identified as A-03-0022 and was posted on July 28, 2003. The primary goal is to ensure continuity of child care support for Treasury employees, underscoring the department's commitment to employee welfare and work-life balance. The contract emphasizes timely and reliable provision of child care services, reflecting a tailored approach to meet the needs of federal workers.