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* = Required Field Contract Opportunity Sources Sought Notice Q519 Psychological Evaluations for Department of Veterans Affairs Police Officers 80111 36C25921Q0089 12-21-2020 09:00

CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

N 621112 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office

NCO 19

1011 Honor Heights Drive Greenwood Village CO 80111 Contract Specialist Mrs. Frankie Emler Frances.Emler@va.gov 918-577-3923 Department of Veterans Affairs Sheridan VA Health Care System 1898 Fort Road Sheridan, WY 82801-8320 https://www.sheridan.va.gov/ Sheridan VA Health Care Sytem Frances.Emler@va.gov Contract Specialist This is NOT a solicitation or request for quote (RFQ). This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). This is NOT a job advertisement for hiring employees. The VA is seeking QUALIFIED VENDORS to provide a very brief response to this notice including only just what is asked for in this notice below. This is sources sought notice to industry and the only information is posted on Contract Opportunities web page at https://BETA.sam.gov/.

Sources sought means seeking qualified vendors. The attachments included on the Contract Opportunities page do not include any additional information.

VA is seeking qualified sources (“vendors”) who have interest and capability of performing initial on-site psychological evaluations for all VA Police Officers at Sheridan VA Health Care System, WY. This service will also require annual evaluations for all VA Police staff to determine an officer suitability to perform the duties of a police officer and to carry a firearm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· The individual must at a minimum hold a PhD in Psychology and a license to practice independently for the state of Wyoming.

· Only VA credentialed psychologists are to provide service. Credentialing will take approximately eight (8) weeks.

· Contractor must possess a US state License for Psychology.

· The contractor performing these services must comply with the VA’s credentialing and privileging process.

· Contractor shall be compliant with relevant regulatory and accrediting standards with respect to general environmental safety including, but not limited to, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and all JCAHO standard including demonstration of a process for compliance with JCAHO required analysis of reviewable sentinel events and JCAHO Human Resource standards.

· Individuals must adhere to VHA Directive 0730.

If your company is interested please read this notice entirely and submit the required information, as requested herein.

A qualified source has recent experience (within past 3 years) of performing services of a comparable size, scope and complexity, as well as current and valid registration in System for Award Management (SAM), https://www.sam.gov)

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Page of 3 Qualified and interested vendors must complete the following information and email to VA Contract Specialist, Frankie Emler, at Frances.Emler@va.gov A word version of this form is available on the Sources Sought Notice page on Contract Opportunities (BETA.SAM.gov).

In your reply, please provide the following:

1. Reference the FBO Sources Sought Notice number in all communication: 36C25921Q0089

2. Company Name and POC Details:

3. Company DUNS number:

4. Company Size, as it relates to NAICS code 621112, Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists ($12,000,000 annual revenue): Small Business / Other than Small Business (select one)

5. Company is qualified to perform evaluation: a) YES, we are qualified / b) NO, however our subcontractor is qualified / c) NO, we are not qualified and NO, we do not have a subcontractor who is qualified (select one: a) or b) or c))

6. Company would use a subcontractor to perform services: YES, we would use a SUB / NO, we would be the PRIMARY (select one)

7. Company’s Recent Experience of Similar Size, Scope and Complexity to what is described in the notice. This can be US Federal contracted experience or experience performing services in the commercial sector:

Only written responses, to items 1 through 6 above, will be accepted at this stage. Do not submit additional documentation or attachments outside these requirements unless your company POC receives a direct request in writing by the Contract Specialist. Information is being gathered for market research purposes only. Industry exchanges are at the discretion of the Contract Specialist. This is not a request for quotes.

DISCLAIMER: This is a Request for Information (RFI) from industry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e) and on the requirement, that exists for the VA Medical Center(s) identified in this RFI. This is not a request for quote and not a contract. This announcement is not a request for proposals; therefore, responses to the RFI are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. No classified information should be included in the RFI response. Should you have concerns regarding this RFI you may request to contact the Contracting Office that will be assigned this requirement by emailing the sender of this RFI.

Questions must be addressed in writing to the Contract Specialist. Requests for VA-business sensitive information, to include VA budget information, VA acquisition planning information, acquisition methods, strategies and set-asides must be addressed via the VA FOIA process: https://www.va.gov/foia/ Thank you for your interest in doing business with the VA. To learn more about the VA Mission, Vision, Core Values & Goals visit https://www.va.gov/about_va/mission.asp

To understand the latest updates on the Veterans First Contracting Program visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/verification/veterans_first_contracting_program_adjustments_to_reflect_the_suprem e_court_kingdomware_decision.asp To find out how to do business with the VA visit https://www.va.gov/osdbu/library/dbwva.asp To become a CVE-verified VOSB or SDVOSB visit https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ See attached document: VHA Directive 0730.