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Sole Source Justification for Lasting Intimacy through Nurturing, Knowledge & Skills (LINKS)and Premarital Interpersonal Choices & Knowledge (PICK)

Prior Information Notice

General Information
Country:   United States
Notice/Contract Number:   fbo:0010006732
Publication Date:   May 12, 2010
Funding Agency:   Department of the Army
Buyer:   Army Contracting Command, MICC
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   United States

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The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source (loveThinks, LLC) under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. loveThinks, LLC is the creator, publisher, distributor and trainers of all PICK and LINKS programs. They own ALL rights to all PICK and LINKS programs, including the training and certifications, which are solely conducted by John Van Epp Ph.D. and no other person or organization is or has ever been legally authorized to provide these certifications. Therefore, they are the only company qualified to meet the requirement.

The Army Chief of Chaplains is the proponent for the Armys Strong Bonds Program. It is a preventative skills-based relationship building program, led by Army Chaplains designed to assist commanders in building, strengthening, preserving and restoring Army Families. Specialized training for single Soldiers and units being deployed or redeployed is also conducted by Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs). The curriculum identified below is the only authorized material to be utilized by UMTs when conducting Strong Bonds events. Modules from the primary authorized course i.e PREP, PICKS, LINKS, and Family Wellness will be used.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within two (2) business days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Requests can be emailed to Mamie.Jenkins@us.army.mil.

1) Lasting Intimacy through Nurturing, Knowledge & Skills (LINKS): Required materials and instructors:
" LINKS Educational Program on DVD
" Instructor Certification Six Hour Course on DVD
" LINKS Powerpoint Presentation
" LINKS Instructor Manuals
" LINKS Instructor Training Materials
" Master Trainers/Instructors

2) Premarital Interpersonal Choices & Knowledge (PICK): Required materials and instructors:
" PICK Educational Program on DVD
" Instructor Certification Six Hour Course on DVD
" PICK Powerpoint Presentation
" RAM Display Boards
" Book How to Avoid Falling in Love With a Jerk
" PICK Instructor Manuals
" PICK Instructor Training Materials
" Master Trainers/Instructors

Set-aside code: N/A
Contact: Mamie Jenkins, 8037515942

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Email: Fort Jackson DOC (mamie.jenkins@us.army.mil)

Updated on 2010/02/10
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