--Notice of Intent to Award A Sole Source Contract for Strong Bonds-Building Training.

The Contracting Center of Excellence, representing the Office of the Chief of Chaplains, plans to award a sole source contract to Family Wellness Associates, located in Scotts Valley, California, for conducting Strong Bonds-Building training events. This contract is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 611710. Family Wellness Associates will deliver training along with all necessary presentation materials such as manuals, charts, videotapes, and workbooks to 175 Army Chaplains. The training sessions will take place at five different locations, starting on February 27, 2006, with the contract performance period spanning approximately twelve months from the award date. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 6.3 procedures, with no solicitation or request for proposals due to the sole source nature of the contract. Although this is not a Request for Quotes, interested parties may access the Statement of Work through the designated website and submit capability statements by February 16, 2006. The point of contact for this effort is Mr. John B. Deas, Contract Specialist, who can be reached via phone, fax, or email for further inquiries. The contract supports the Department of Defense's ongoing efforts to provide vital training to Army Chaplains through a specialized, small business provider.