G--REQUEST FOR SOURCES SOUGHT

This announcement is posted as a Source Sought and Request for Information (RFI) only for an intended upcoming solicitation that will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. This RFI is being issued to determine whether or not there is a Support Assistant that will be able to meet any or all of the line items of this upcoming solicitation. THIS IS NOT AN ORDER, SOLICITATION, OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This announcement is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation for services. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this announcement. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized and posted at www.fbo.gov. 1. Objectives: The Family Advocacy Program provides, comprehensive assistance,liaison, and sevices to and for victims of spouse abuse and sexual assault: New Parents Support wiiht parenting classes, Play Groups and one-one-assistance for parents;Deployment support with communication classes, FRG training and Command Support. This requirement is a non-personal service contract as defined in 37.101, under which the contractor is an independent contractor as a Family Advocacy Support Assistant at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. Contractor is expected to be on-call 24/7, 365 days per year, sharing time and schedule with another contractor. There will be non-duty hours and weekends. A majority of the hours will be during duty hours. Contractor is expected to take required training when given, as well as work night, evening and weekend hours. Starting 01 March 2012 and ending 28 February 2013. Contractor is paid a set monthly amount for the duties of Family Advocacy Support Assistant. There will also be the opportunity to exercise one option year starting 01 March 2014 and ending 28 February 2015. 2. Minimum requirements for the contractor: a. Minimum Bachelor's degree in Social Services Field (Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, etc) b. Must show demonstrated ability to work with a range of societal and military groups. c. Must be available nights, evenings and weekends. Work schedule will fluctuate. d. Must be able to maintain complete confidentiality. e. Must have reliable transportation. f. Must be able to respond to calls for advocacy within a reasonable response time, up to one hour depending on location. g. Must be able to accurately complete mandatory paperwork. h. Must be able to pass a security clearance. i. Weekend and night work is required. 3. Contractor will be paid for only specific tasks listed in this contract. Contractor submits a monthly invoice to Wide Area Workflow. Invoice includes: hours worked by date and time, tasks performed. Price is fixed at the hourly rate. 4. Training, workshops, or seminars required in the performance of this contract will be paid for by the government (i.e. tuition, travel and per diem). 5. Government will provide copying and printing services directly related to the performance of contract task. Contractor provides own transportation at no extra cost to perform duties outside of ACS. Contractor will not use personal vehicle to transport any client when performing duties of a Victim Advocate. Government provides computer, printer, supplies, telephone and office space. 6. Contractor must comply with Army Regulation (AR) 608-1, Army Community Service, 10 Dec 2010 and Army Regulation (AR) 608-18, Family Advocacy Program, 30 October 2007. 7. Contractor must be alcohol, tobacco and drug free. 8. The contractor will have access to government property at Army Community Service, including computer, printer, telephone, books, program materials, and miscellaneous supplies. None of the items will be taken off WSMR and the contractor will be liable for any of the items is they are lost, damaged, destroyed, or subject to theft. 9. Contractor will keep all client files at ACS in a secured area. 10. Contractor is not authorized to drive government vehicles. The general requirements of the service are illustrated in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties are encouraged to read the attached PWS to familiarize with the various requirements of the service. Interested parties should provide their inputs in writing to Dennis Donaldson contact@example.gov, 06 March 2012, 1100 hours EST.