G -- CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN

The Department of Defense intends to award a one-year contract to C.A.M.P. (Children's Association for Maximum Potential) for operation of the Littlest C.A.M.P. (TLC), a government-owned, contractor-operated day care facility located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. This facility specializes in providing care for mentally and physically handicapped children. The contract period is from October 1, 2002, to September 30, 2003. Due to the specialized nature of the services, the contract is issued as a sole-source award in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can provide the required services. Key requirements include that all child care attendants hired under this contract must successfully pass a criminal history background check in compliance with Department of Defense Instruction 1405.5 to ensure the safety and security of the children served. The solicitation number for this contract is F41636-03-ML0001, and the contracting office is the 502nd Contracting Squadron at JBSA Lackland, Texas. This contract underscores the Department's commitment to providing specialized, trustworthy care for disabled children on the base through a trusted and qualified contractor.