15DDHQ20R00000011 amendment 00001.pdf

15DDHQ20R00000011

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DRUG ENFORCEMENT

ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATIVE AND

PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL

SUPPORT SERVICES

Office of Diversion Control (OD)

RFP: 15DDHQ20R000000011

Amendment 00001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable) 00001 06-19-2020

6. ISSUED BY CODE 15DDHQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE 15DDHQ

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, state and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

DEA

Attn: Diversion Control Division(DC) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-11-2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of amendment 00001 is to update the Questions/Communications and Submission of Proposal point of contact from Nancy Costello to Jennifer Jordan (jennifer.b.jordan@usdoj.gov).

All changes are noted by a vertical line in the left margin.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C.DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C.DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER: Standard Form (SF) 1449………………………… . 1

SECTION 1.0: Solicitation Notice ………………………..……………………

SECTION 2.0: Schedule of Services..………… …………………………………………………….. 2

SECTION 3.0: Statement of Work ………………………………………………

SECTION 4.0: Contract Administration………………………………………

SECTION 5.0: Contract Clauses…………..…………………………………………………………… 5

SECTION 6.0: Contract Provisions…………………………………………………………………… 6

SECTION 7.0: List of Exhibits & Attachments..…………………………………………………. 7

SECTION 8.0: Instructions to Offerors……………………………..………………………………. 8

SECTION 9.0: Evaluation/Basis for Award…………………………………….…………………. 9

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SECTION 1.0: SOLICITATION NOTICE

1.1 NAICS Code and Size Standard: The principal nature of the requirements described in this solicitation is consistent with services performed by industries in the 541990, All Other Professions, Scientific, and Technical Services, with a size standard of $16,500,000.00.

1.2 PSC Code: The services in this solicitation are best represented by PSC Code R499

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

1.3 Types of Services and Performance Locations: The services in this solicitation are:

1.3.1 [ ] classified at the SECRET LEVEL [X] unclassified [ ] a mix

1.3.2 [X] commercial [ ] non-commercial [ ]

1.3.3 See “Section 3 para. 1.7” for place of performance.

1.3.4 Performance locations are [X] CONUS [ ] OCONUS [ ] a mix, and are performed [X] on Government site [ ] on Contractor’s site [ ] on both Government and Contractor’s sites.

[End of Section]

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SECTION 3.0 – STATEMENT OF WORK

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States; and to recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing the availability of illicit controlled substances on the domestic and international markets.

Within DEA is the Diversion Control Division (DC) which has the mission to prevent, detect, and investigate the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals from legitimate sources while ensuring an adequate and uninterrupted supply for legitimate medical, commercial, and scientific needs. DC maintains a program website for the public at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/.

1.1.1 DIVERSION CONTROL PROGRAM

In carrying out its mission, DC executes the Diversion Control Program (DCP), which is a strategically planned and coordinated program that encompasses domestic and international diversion control activities, registration, voluntary compliance, state and local assistance, industry liaison, and associated support programs. The DCP is executed by maintaining the closed system of distribution, regulating and controlling over 1.8 million DEA registrants, and investigating activity related to the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals. The DCP enables DC to maintain an overall geographic picture of controlled pharmaceutical drug and listed chemical diversion and abuse problems and identify new trends or patterns in diversion and abuse to which DC can appropriately direct resources.

DEA’s Diversion Control Program staff located in 23 domestic divisional offices conduct activities to implement the Controlled Substances Act through investigations and routine regulatory inspections of DEA registrants and by providing information and assistance to registrants.

1.1.2 DIVERSION CONTROL PROGRAM FUNCTIONS

The DCP’s regulatory function is accomplished by conducting routine regulatory inspections, by conducting criminal and complaint investigations, by providing information and assistance to registrants, and by controlling and monitoring the manufacture, distribution, http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/

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• Ensure that registrants are in compliance with the safeguards inherent in the Controlled Substances Act;

• Provide information and assistance to registrants; and

• Control and monitor the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, import, and export of controlled pharmaceutical substances and listed chemicals.

The DCP’s enforcement function is accomplished by identifying and investigating those persons or entities responsible for diverting controlled substances and listed chemicals from legitimate commerce. Violators are subject to administrative sanction, and civil and criminal prosecution. Diversion investigations involve, but are not limited to, physicians who sell prescriptions to drug dealers or abusers; pharmacists who falsify records and subsequently sell the drugs; employees who steal from inventory and falsify orders to cover illicit sales;

prescription forgers; and individuals who commit armed robbery of pharmacies and drug distributors.

1.1.3 TACTICAL DIVERSION SQUADS

The Diversion Control Program currently has 86 Tactical Diversion Squads (TDS) deployed nationwide to conduct enforcement activities. These teams combine DEA resources with those of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle those suspected of violating the Controlled Substances Act and other statutes pertaining to the diversion of licit pharmaceutical controlled substances or listed chemicals.

TDS groups are designed to be adaptable to changes in diversion trends. Additional TDS groups may be deployed and existing ones can be relocated, expanded, or collapsed. The DCP has increased the number of TDS groups to effectively address the need to conduct more enforcement activities related to diversion schemes. Although, the Diversion Control Program continues to maximize its use of TDS groups, DC expects that the number of TDS groups will need to be increased to effectively respond to new and emerging threats.

1.1.4 DIVERSION OF CONTROLLED PHARMACEUTICALS AND LISTED

CHEMICALS

The DCP focuses on the diversion of controlled pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals.

a. Diversion of Controlled Pharmaceuticals: Many problems associated with drug abuse are the result of legitimately made controlled substances being

3-3 diverted from their lawful purpose into illicit drug traffic. Many of the narcotics, depressants, and stimulants manufactured for legitimate medical use are subject to abuse and have, therefore, been brought under legal control. Under federal law, the following entities are required to register with DEA:

• All businesses that import, export, manufacture, or distribute controlled substances;

• All health professionals licensed to dispense, administer, or prescribe them;

and

• All pharmacies authorized to fill prescriptions.

Registrants must comply with regulatory requirements relating to drug security and recordkeeping. DEA is also obligated under international treaties to monitor the movement of licit controlled substances across U.S. borders and to issue import and export permits for that movement.

b. Diversion of Listed Chemicals: Today’s illicit drug market offers an assortment of purely synthetic drugs that are abused. These drugs are often illegally manufactured or synthesized in clandestine laboratories that require chemicals to synthesize, extract, and purify these drugs. Frequently, these clandestine laboratories pose significant public health and safety issues. Therefore, DEA has long recognized the need to monitor and control these chemicals. The enactment of the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988, the Domestic Chemical Diversion Control Act of 1993, the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996, the Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act of 2000, and the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 have established DEA’s foundation to prevent chemical diversion.

c. Diversion Control Program Activities: Activities in support of DC’s Diversion Control Program and its mission include:

• Determination of program priorities;

• Planning and allocation of program resources;

• Field management oversight;

• Coordination of major investigations;

• Drafting and promulgating regulations;

• Design and proposal of national legislation;

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• Advice and leadership on state legislation/regulatory initiatives;

• Oversight of the importation and exportation of controlled substances and listed chemicals;

• Setting production quotas for certain controlled substances and regulated chemicals;

• Establishing import and export controls;

• Computerized monitoring and tracking of the distribution of certain controlled substances;

• Investigating DEA registrants to detect diversion and, where diversion occurs, prosecuting violators;

• Activities related to drug scheduling and compliance with international treaty obligations;

• Conducting outreach, education, and liaison activities with industries and associations representing registrants;

• Liaison efforts with industry and their representative associations as well as DEA’s regulatory and law enforcement counterparts at the federal, state and local levels.

d. Registration Fee: Fees paid by DEA registrants, such as manufacturers, distributors, dispensers (including physicians), importers, and exporters of controlled pharmaceutical substances (such as narcotics and stimulants) and certain listed chemicals (such as ephedrine) are deposited in the Diversion Control Fee Account. Fees collected are used to recover the full costs of the DCP, including personnel costs and operation costs such as investigative costs, travel, and the purchase of goods and services.

1.1.5 ORGANIZATION OF THE DIVERSION CONTROL DIVISION

The Diversion Control Division (DC) consists of diversion investigators, special agents, chemists, pharmacologists, program analysts, and many other job categories. The Diversion Control Division is organized into three offices: The Office of Diversion Control Operations (DO), the Office of Diversion Control Policy (DP), and the Office of Diversion Control Regulatory (DR). DC is organized as follows:

DO focuses on providing programmatic oversight of enforcement strategies and operations aimed at stopping the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances both internationally and domestically; conducting targeted operations to bring criminal, civil, and administrative actions when appropriate; and scheduling and rescheduling of controlled substances.

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Chemical Investigations Section (DOC): DOC supports domestic and foreign criminal and regulatory investigations of regulated listed chemicals by providing leadership, guidance, and support to field elements, counterparts, and interagency components.

DOC serves as the Competent National Authority (CAN) for the United States regarding precursor chemicals and international treaties.

Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section (DOE): DOE is responsible for evaluating drugs and chemicals to determine whether these substances are being abused or potentially involved in illicit traffic. These evaluations are used by DEA as a basis for developing appropriate drug control policies, determining the status of controlled, excluded, or exempted drugs and drug products; and supporting U.S. initiatives in international forums.

Targeting and Special Projects Section (DOI): DOI evaluates current diversion trends both nationally and internationally to proactively plan and provide assistance to the field in target investigations. DOI provides timely, accurate and actionable data from the Automated Reports and Consolidated Oder System (ARCOS) and Theft/Loss Reporting (TLR) databases which helps to provide the field diversion investigators with proactive leads to potential diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances.

Pharmaceutical Investigations Section (DOP): DOP provides programmatic oversight of enforcement strategies and operations aimed at stopping diversion of pharmaceutical control substances. DOP is responsible for coordinating all domestic and international criminal and/or complaint investigations of pharmaceutical controlled substances.

DP focuses on regulatory drafting; policy guidance; and outreach, education and liaison activities to registrants, international governments, other federal agencies, state government and local law enforcement agencies; and drafting and promulgating regulations.

Diversion Planning and Resources Section (DPA): DPA serves as the principal advisor to senior management on DCP and Diversion Control Fee Account (DCFA) resource planning and execution matters. DPA provides administrative support to DC and the field offices regarding the appropriate and efficient use of DCFA resources including personnel, property, facilities, and finance within the DCP.

Liaison Section (DPL): DPL serves as a primary representative for the DCP to groups outside of DEA. This section actively communicates and provides guidance to regulated industry, other federal agencies, as well as international, state, and local counterparts. DPL develops and maintains manuals and other publications; organizes and conducts national conferences on current issues, policies, and initiatives; and serves as an agency resources for outreach concerning DCP matters.

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Policy Section (DPY): DPY communicates existing policy and coordinated the drafting and revision the Diversion Investigator Manual. DPY recommends the establishment of new policies or modifications to existing policies affecting the DCP.

DPY also responds to congressional inquiries concerning the DCP.

Regulatory Drafting and Policy Support Section (DPW): DPW develops and evaluates regulations to implement legislation passed by Congress. DPW composes Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, Final Rules, and other regulatory actions and analyzes the comments related to those rulemakings. It also conducts analyses and drafts supporting documents for Federal Register notices such as regulatory and impact studies, economic analyses, Regulatory Flexibility Act analyses, and Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act analyses.

DR focuses on regulatory response; assisting registrants with registration; establishing quotas of the production of controlled substances, and the import/export of controlled substances.

Regulatory Section (DRG): DRG provides oversight of regulatory matters for the DCP such as administrative or civil action taken against a registrant pursuant to the CSA and promulgated regulations. DRG monitors field regulatory investigative activities such as periodic scheduled cyclic investigations, pre-registration investigations, Order to Show Cause investigations, Section 303 investigations, employment waiver investigations, and theft/loss investigations. DRG maintains working relationships with federal, state, and local counterparts and serves as a resource center for all diversion control/regulatory matters within the agency.

Import/Export Section (DRI): DRI administers and monitors the Import/Export program for controlled substances and listed chemicals under the DCP. The section issues import and export permits, and monitors declared imports, exports, and transshipments of the regulated substances.

UN Reporting and Quota Section (DRQ): DRQ establishes quotas for all schedule I and II controlled substances and provides scientific support for policy guidance, training, expert witness court testimony and conference presentations. DRQ prepares reports for submission to the United Nations as mandated by U.S. international drug control obligations.

Registration and Program Support Section (DRR): DRR is responsible for all registration programs and activities administered by the DCP. DRR ensures registrant

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This contract also supports other headquarters elements that support DC. These elements remain in their divisions but support the Diversion related functions within that division.

1.2 STATEMENT OF NEED

The planning and execution of the DCP requires specialized expertise in relevant scientific disciplines; statistical analysis; research methodologies; federal, state, and local drug control laws and policies; program and process analysis; regulatory drafting and policy development; advanced analytical tools and databases; budget formulation and execution;

accounting; and financial management. Additionally, routine administrative and clerical services are needed for the effective operation of DC headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and Crystal City, Virginia as well as divisional and satellite offices throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. DC does not have within its government staff the requisite skill mix and labor force sufficient to meet the challenges of planning and executing the DCP effectively. DC has obtained these resources through contracts, which are due to expire in June, 2021. New contracts must be established to meet program needs through 2026.

Without contract support, DC cannot successfully plan and execute its mission to execute the DCP.

1.3 PURPOSE/SCOPE

The scope of this contract covers the performance of a broad range of professional, technical, analytical, financial, administrative, and clerical services in direct support of the DCP at DC headquarters, divisional, and satellite offices in the United States and Puerto Rico. Because the support needs of individual offices are unique, services will be ordered by task orders, which will address specific requirements.

1.4 OBJECTIVE AND EXPECTED OUTCOME

The objective of this contract is to have the appropriate level of skilled contract support to effectively perform activities as directed by the government in support of the DCP mission.

The expected outcome is that DC will continually maintain the requisite skills, expertise, and labor effort to meet the planning and operational requirements of the DCP and to maintain effective and efficient office operations.

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1.5 REQUIRED SERVICES

1.5.1.1 Services

The contractor shall provide the necessary services to support and perform the functions stated herein. The levels of effort shall require personnel of varying expertise, experience and education. The contractor shall provide only qualified, competent and fully trained personnel in the performance of work under this contract. Personnel should be fully knowledgeable and proficient in Microsoft Office suite products, at a minimum.

1.5.2 Security Requirements

The personnel security access level for this contract is Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU).

Only U.S. citizens shall be permitted to perform services on this contract. Under no circumstances shall contractors have access to National Security Information (NSI) or NSI systems. The risk level associated with this contract is “Moderate” and the personnel working on this contract effort must undergo the appropriate background investigations or be issued a waiver by the Office of Security Programs, Personnel Security Section (ISR) prior to commencing work on this contract. ISR will conduct suitability reviews on all contractor personnel requiring access to DEA facilities, information technology systems, or SBU materials. ISR will make a final suitability determination on each contractor meeting the specified requirements.

1.6 FUNCTIONS SUPPORTED

1.6.1 Administrative Support

1.6.1.1 Management / Program Support and Analysis

The Contractor shall perform a range of management/program support and analysis activities including:

• Assist in the planning, execution, monitoring, and tracking of positions, staffing levels, financial, and physical Diversion Control Fee Account resources in accordance with applicable policies, regulations, guidance, and statute.

• Support human capital management and development activities which strengthen the Diversion Control Program workforce.

• Conduct research, analysis, and program reviews to evaluate existing operations and to provide information regarding future resource requirements such as long-term cash flow, payroll verification, methodology documentation, and work hour analysis.

• Perform research and analysis to determine the potential impact regulatory changes to the registrant population to support development of regulatory impact studies and economic analyses.

• Assist in the planning, organizing, and execution of logistical support for Diversion Control Program sponsored internal and external conferences and meetings.

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• Perform clerical and technical work in support of management analysis and/or program analysis.

• Recommend procedures and provide guidance regarding administrative support activities within the Diversion Control Division/Diversion Control Program.

• Analyze and evaluate (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.

• Conduct life cycle cost, cost benefit analysis, and trend analysis of current or projected programs.

• Conduct research and analysis to support the conduct of various studies of organizational efficiency and productivity.

• Assist divisional field offices to effectively and appropriately plan, execute, and track financial and physical Diversion Control Fee Account resources.

1.6.1.2 Finance/Budget/Accounting

The Contractor shall perform a range of financial, budgetary, and accounting activities including:

• Assist in Diversion Control Fee Account financial planning, budgeting, and execution activities.

• Provide support to monitor established internal controls for resource utilization, analyze existing resources, and project future funding requirements.

• Utilize an integrated financial management system (such as the Unified Financial Management System – UFMS) to carry out daily financial activities.

• Assist in the efficient management and validation of Diversion Control Fee Account funds according to applicable financial policies, procedures, and plans.

• Review, analyze, evaluate, and report on Diversion Control Fee Account accounts to determine proper usage in accordance with the Diversion Control Fee Account User’s Guide as well as DEA, DOJ, OMB and other applicable guidance, policy, and procedures.

1.6.1.3 Administrative Support

The Contractor shall perform a range of administrative activities including:

• Receive and control incoming telephone calls and correspondence, maintain budget information, organize and maintain filing systems, organize clerical processes, and gather basic project status information.

• Perform general office management activities including: facilities/space management, customer support services, data entry and analysis, resource distribution, acquisition support, and human resources support.

• Provide administrative support to Headquarters Program Offices, Field Offices (Diversion Groups and Tactical Diversion Squads), and Foreign Offices to facilitate

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1.6.2 Professional / Technical Support

1.6.2.1 General Scientific Support; as defined as:

• Medical/Hospital/Public Health (e.g., General Health Science, Drug Science, Pharmacy, and Epidemiology)

• Natural Resources Management and Biological Science (e.g., Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)

• Physical Science (e.g., General Physical Science and Chemistry)

• Mathematical Science (e.g., Statistics)

The Contractor shall perform scientific activities in support of drug and chemical evaluation, scheduling, control, and quota functions including:

• Conduct in-house studies and evaluations pertaining to all aspects of drug control (e.g. eight factor analysis and technical documents regarding drug and chemical information).

• Recommend and perform studies to increase and apply scientific knowledge concerning the scheduling and rescheduling of controlled substances and the regulation of essential chemicals and precursors.

• Analyze and interpret data collected including IMS national prescription audit database, DEA's National Forensic Laboratory Information System, and scientific research projects to support drug/chemical control actions, establishment of quotas, and regulation and policy development.

• Utilize mathematical and statistical expertise, to develop complex methods and models which incorporate various information sources to function as valid indicators of drug abuse and diversion.

• Provide technical expertise to agency staff involved in eliciting vital epidemiological, toxicological, pharmacological information and disseminating findings.

• Support the collection, research, and analysis of myriad scientific data for policy formulation and planning.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, papers, responses to inquiries, fact sheets, and other documentation related to drug evaluation and control activities.

1.6.2.2 Policy, Regulatory, and Economic Support

The Contractor shall perform regulatory and policy support activities including:

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• Conduct research and analysis of current regulations to provide recommendations regarding the modification of existing, or drafting of proposed, regulations that accurately reflect DEA and Diversion Control Program policies and federal statutes.

• Research, analyze, and create summary statements and briefings outlining changes or modifications to relevant laws and the impact of such changes on Diversion Control Program regulations and policy.

• Support the evaluation of the impact of existing and proposed statutes, regulations, and policy directives on Diversion Control Program operations, including preventing, detecting, and deterring the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals.

• Review regulatory and policy documents (such as regulations, guidance documents, policy statements, and communications with regulated industry and other stakeholders) to ensure consistency with relevant policies.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to assist in the development of environmental analyses, regulatory impact studies, economic analyses, Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis, and Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act analyses.

• Analyze and interpret the impact of registrant compliance with regulatory changes which cut across all sectors of the economy.

• Conduct research on a wide range of economic matters in support of the Diversion Control Division’s regulatory and policy development activities.

1.6.2.3 Outreach

The Contractor shall perform outreach and educational activities including:

• Research, analyze, plan, organize, and coordinate outreach initiatives to facilitate awareness of prescription drug trafficking, abuse, and outreach programs within the Field Division’s area of responsibility.

• Provide information and develop cooperation with appropriate community -based groups, local/regional representatives of national partnering organizations, the regulated community, and representing associations.

• Establishes partnerships with representatives of government and law enforcement agencies, local/regional/national organizations, community groups, industry, and associations.

1.7 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor employees supporting this contract may be assigned to offices located at DEA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia (Crystal City); offices in the Washington, D.C.

commuting area; or DEA field offices located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. DEA has 239 domestic offices in 23 Divisions. Those Divisions are as follows:

Atlanta, GA; Caribbean; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; El Paso, TX;

Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Louisville, KY; Miami, FL; New England; New Jersey;

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New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Omaha, NE; Philadelphia, PA; Phoenix, AZ; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; St. Louis, MO; and Washington, DC.

1.7.1 Travel

The contractor may be required to travel as part of their duties with prior approval by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). When traveling on behalf of DEA, the contractor shall adhere to clause DEA-2852.231-70 Travel Requirements for Contractors dated January 2015 included in Section 5.

1.8 LABOR CATEGORIES

The contractor shall provide staffing with at least the minimum qualifications in accordance with the Labor Categories listed below. For the purposes of this section, SCA stands for “Service Contract Act.”

In accordance with clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits applicable to this order are set forth in the SCA Wage Determinations (Exhibit 2).

1.8.1 The labor categories below are listed with their respective SCA occupation title and code:

Administrative Labor Categories

• Secretary III (SCA 01313)

B. The labor categories below are not subject to the SCA:

Administrative/Professional/Technical Labor Categories

• Business Analyst

• Data Analyst (III, IV)

• Economist

• Management Analyst (I, II)

• Mathematician / Statistician

• Outreach Specialist

• Policy/Regulatory Analyst

• Program Analyst (I, II, III, IV,V)

• Subject Matter Expert (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Business Analyst Functional Responsibilities: Performs analysis and related support functions relevant to strategic planning and assists with performance measurement and tracking performance related metrics. Develops reports and makes recommendations to improve business processes, procedures, and performance. Assists in performing analyses and interpretation of cost and

3-13 expense variances. Compiles and analyzes financial information. Develops integrated analyses, projections, reports, and presentations. Creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures information has been recorded accurately. Identifies trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management. Performs financial forecasting and reconciliation. Coordinates performance metrics gathering, analysis and reporting activities. Identifies and analyzes systems requirements and defines project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree.

General Experience: Requires 5 years of experience and strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skill and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment. Must have strong technical and analytical skills and experience with data management programs and PC based applications. Must be detailed oriented, flexible, and have strong organizational skill and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume, tight deadline environment.

Data Analyst III Functional Responsibilities: Works with minimal direction on analysis assignments; identifies potential problems and solutions through data analysis, reduction, and entry; provides technical and administrative assistance to project leaders and program managers. May include providing administrative support to Tactical Diversion Squads and Diversion Groups as follows: perform a range of general administrative support activities; develop spreadsheets, tracking databases, reports, and presentations ensuring information is accurate; and support of investigations and projects by researching and consolidating information from various data sources/systems.

Provides technical guidance to other staff members. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience as an analyst and must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite and general information technology systems and communications tools.

Data Analyst IV Functional Responsibilities: Works independently; identifies potential problems and solutions through data analysis, reduction, and entry; provides technical and administrative guidance to group supervisors and program managers. Serves as a technical advisor on complex problems to other staff members; stimulates others through ideas and information. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience as an analyst in related discipline. Experience in law enforcement discipline is preferred.

Economist

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Functional Responsibilities: Plans, designs, and conducts economic research and impact studies in relation to relevant regulations. Develops alternative economic simulations for policy and impact analysis; performs related financial analysis; develops specialized models to facilitate effective decision making. Determines validity and soundness of modeling and data developed by others by systematic dismantlement, analysis, and reconstruction. Provides expert advice in support of agencies’ management, organizational and business improvement efforts. Develops reports, recommendations, and guidance.

Minimum Education: Master’s degree in economics or relevant discipline or Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of experience

General Experience: Must have a minimum of 5years of experience in a relevant field or discipline. Experience in economic methods and analysis to include conducting economic research, policy analysis/assessment, data collection and analysis. Must be able to operate independently and within group environments.

Management Analyst I Functional Responsibilities: Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved. Analyze data, develop solutions or alternative practices, recommend new systems, procedures, processes, or organizational changes, make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports and confer with managers to ensure that the changes are working. Review data and enter data to ensure all databases are kept up to date. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 2 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Management Analyst II Functional Responsibilities: Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved. Analyze financial and other data, develop solutions or alternative practices, recommend new systems, procedures or organizational changes, make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports and confer with managers to ensure that the changes are working. Review data and enter data to ensure all databases are kept up to date. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 3-4 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Mathematician / Statistician

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Functional Responsibilities: Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory, computational techniques, algorithms, and the latest computer technology to provide usable information to solve economic, scientific, engineering, and physics problems. Use statistical theories and techniques, such as mathematical modeling and computational methods to formulate and solve practical problems in business and government, and in the physical, life, and social sciences. Use computers to analyze relationships among the variables and solve complex problems by developing models with alternative solutions. Utilizes multiple databases and sources of information to compile data into a report and present to management with recommendations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Statistics or Public Health.

General Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience

Outreach Specialist Functional Responsibilities: Provides logistical and program support to organize, coordinate, and implement outreach initiatives to facilities awareness of prescription drug trafficking, abuse, and outreach programs within the field division’s area of responsibility. Provide information and develop partnerships with appropriate community-based groups, local/regional representatives of national partnering organizations, the regulatory community and representing associations.

Provides experienced advice and guidance about community outreach programs to field division program manager and other community outreach specialists. Keeps management informed about matters concerning community outreach activities and operations. Represents the field division when serving on outside committees, attending conferences and seminars, and providing training to individuals and organizations. Develops new education materials and training curricula for Diversion awareness and prevention initiatives both for internal and external use.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in public relations, event planning, or communications/journalism. Years of experience can be substituted.

General Experience: Requires 5 years of relevant experience and ability to work independently with minimal direction. Must have strong organizational, and oral and written communication skills including strong knowledge in Microsoft PowerPoint and other communication/presentation tools.

Policy/Regulatory Analyst Functional Responsibilities: Supports activities regarding the review and updating of regulations and the drafting of new regulations that accurately reflect the policies of the organization/agency and federal statutes in a manner that enhances certainty for those registered with the agency, the public, and assists the office in fulfilling its functional responsibilities.

Assists in the resolution of administrative issues or problems relating to conflicts with current regulations or limitations in current agency policy. Performs a variety of policy research and analyses of relevant laws and regulations and the impact of these laws/regulations. Reports findings in a draft policy papers or memoranda that inform and support agency efforts to identify and develop specific policy approaches/options. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

General Experience: Four (4) years of relevant experience in regulatory drafting, policy research, and policy research. Should be able to work independently and on team settings.

Should have strong written communication skills.

Program Analyst I Functional Responsibilities: Possess knowledge of applying analytic methodologies and principles to address program needs. Supports analyst functions including data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives. Conducts activities in support of project team’s objections. May provide support to divisional field offices in the planning, execution, analysis, and tracking of financial and physical Diversion Control Fee Account resources as well as performing a range of general administrative activities as well as facilities/space management, customer support services, data entry and analysis, resource distribution, acquisition support, and human resources support. Works closely with senior analysts or team leads. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 2 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

Program Analyst II Functional Responsibilities: Develops, implements, and monitors task(s) progress. Analyzes areas of concern and presents feasible alternatives and recommendations based on thorough research. Applies analytic methodologies and principles to address section needs. Conducts analyst functions including data collection, interviewing, data modeling, project testing, and creation of performance measurements to support project objectives. May provide support to divisional field offices in the planning, execution, analysis, and tracking of financial and physical Diversion Control Fee Account resources as well as performing a range of general administrative activities as well as facilities/space management, customer support services, data entry and analysis, resource distribution, acquisition support, and human resources support. Works closely with senior analysts or team leads. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 3 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Program Analyst III Functional Responsibilities: Provides oversight and administrative support in the planning, execution, analysis, and tracking of resources. Develops plans including budgets allocations and schedules to meet various operational project requirements for the assigned portion of a program.

Conducts in-depth analysis of a wide variety of sources, studies and/or audits as

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Minimum Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 4 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Program Analyst IV Functional Responsibilities: Independently conducts comprehensive research and analysis in support of rule development, budget planning, acquisition planning, resource allocation, and workforce planning. Conducts in-depth and complex analysis of a wide variety of sources, studies and/or audits as established/planned in the program requirements. Conducts trend analysis and reporting providing well-reasoned recommendations to management. Participates in establishing and defining program plan requirements and performance measures. Coordinates interdepartmental development of program plans and interfaces with other sections and offices.

Evaluates, monitors, and reports performance against plans to ensure guidelines meet appropriate procedures and policies. Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

General Experience: Must have 5 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Program Analyst V Functional Responsibilities: Independently conducts comprehensive research and analysis in support of rule development, budget planning, acquisition planning, resource allocation, and workforce planning. Conducts in-depth analysis of a wide variety of sources, studies and/or audits as established/planned in the program requirements. Conducts trend analysis and reporting providing well-reasoned recommendations to management. Participates in establishing and defining program plan requirements and performance measures. Coordinates interdepartmental development of program plans and interfaces with other sections and offices. Evaluates, monitors, and reports performance against plans to ensure guidelines meet appropriate procedures and policies. Reviews business processes and procedures and makes recommendations on improvements. Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: Master’s degree or Bachelors with substitute of years of experience

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General Experience: Must have 4 years of relevant experience. Position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to solve complex problems and work in a team environment.

Secretary III Functional Responsibilities: Uses greater judgment and initiative to determine the approach or action to take in non-routine situation’s, interprets and adapts guidelines, including unwritten policies, precedents, and practices, which are not always completely applicable to changing situations. Duties include or are comparable to the following:

• Based on knowledge of the supervisor's views, compose correspondence on own initiative about administrative matters and general office policies for supervisor's approval;

• Anticipate and prepare materials needed by the supervisor for conferences, correspondence, appointments, meetings, telephone calls, etc., and informs supervisor on matters to be considered;

• Read publications, regulations, and directives and take action or refer those that are important to the supervisor and staff;

• Prepare special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other offices, etc., under general directions;

• Advise secretaries in subordinate offices on new procedures; request information needed from the subordinate office(s) for periodic or special conferences, reports, inquiries, etc., and shifts clerical staff to accommodate workload needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent

General Experience: Three (3) years of relevant experience

Subject Matter Expert I Functional Responsibilities: Provides expert scholarly advice, and consultation to projects and professional co-workers.