G -- Employee Assistance Program

The National Science Foundation is planning to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program specifically set aside for small businesses, with proposals from businesses not meeting the small business criteria being ineligible. The contract, identified under solicitation number DCCA-050078, falls under NAICS code 624190 with a size standard of $6 million. The anticipated contract period begins October 1, 2005, and extends through September 30, 2006, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods. The solicitation is expected to be issued around July 18, 2005, with a submission deadline of August 18, 2005. Proposals will only be accepted electronically through the Federal Business Opportunity website, and no submissions via telephone, fax, or mail will be considered. Prospective offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system and possess a DUNS number as well as a Tax Identification Number (TIN). They are also required to complete or update their information via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The contract points of contact include Katrina Barry as Contracting Officer and Patricia S. Williams as Deputy, Contracts Branch, available for inquiries via provided email and phone contacts. The entire solicitation package and any amendments will be accessible for download from the federal procurement site. This procurement emphasizes ensuring small business participation in meeting the employee support needs of the NSF.