Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Educator Services for USAG Bavaria (Vilseck, Grafenwoehr, Netzaberg and Hohenfels)
ID: W912PB26RA007Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0409 AQ HQ CONTRACTAPO, AE, 09114, USA

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Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)
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    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Educator Services to support the Army Community Service (ACS) at the United States Army Garrison (USAG) Bavaria, which includes the communities of Vilseck, Grafenwoehr, Netzaberg, and Hohenfels in Germany. The contractor will be responsible for providing FAP-related classes and administrative support to Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, and their families, with a focus on family advocacy and prevention of child/spouse abuse. This contract, which spans from January 29, 2026, to January 31, 2031, includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, and is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically and ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements, including technical qualifications and local management experience, by the specified deadlines. For further inquiries, contact Yvonne Schmalzreich at yvonne.v.schmalzreich.ln@army.mil or the RCO Bavaria Mailbox at usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.rco-bavaria-solicit@army.mil.

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    This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Educator Services at the USAG Bavaria Military Community, covering Rose Barracks, Tower Barracks, Netzaberg, and Hohenfels. The contractor will provide FAP-related classes and administrative support to Soldiers, DA civilians, and their families. Key aspects include a base period of six months and four option years, a team of one Contract Manager, one Alternate-Contract Manager, and two FAP Educators, with specific physical locations and operating hours. The PWS details requirements for quality control, security, personnel qualifications (including extensive background checks and education), training (e.g., Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, PII), travel, and compliance with German law. The document also defines terms and acronyms relevant to the contract, emphasizing the contractor's adherence to Army Regulations and policies under the oversight of a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
    The "Salary Table 2025-GS" outlines the annual General Schedule (GS) salary rates for federal government employees, effective January 2025. This table incorporates a 1.7% increase to the General Schedule. It details salary ranges across 15 grades, with each grade further broken down into 10 steps. The document provides specific annual rates for each grade and step, along with the "Within Grade Amounts," which represent the incremental salary increases between steps within a given grade. This information is crucial for federal agencies in budgeting and compensation planning, as well as for prospective and current employees to understand their earning potential within the federal system.
    This government solicitation, W912PB26RA007, from the US Army Materiel Command, seeks proposals for Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Educator Services for Army Community Services (ACS) at USAG Bavaria (Vilseck, Grafenwoehr, Netzaberg, and Hohenfels). The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement, spanning a base year and four option years, from January 2026 to January 2031. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Key evaluation factors include technical qualifications (certifications, personnel experience, and contract/alternate manager experience) and price. Offerors must demonstrate specific Bachelor's degrees, two years of relevant experience in family advocacy or child/spouse abuse prevention, and local (Germany-based) contract managers with higher-level education or five years of relevant experience. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest evaluated price from offers meeting all non-price acceptability standards. The document also details various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to antiterrorism, domestic commodity preference, and electronic invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
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