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DEPARTMENT OF WAR

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

1155 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1155

ACQUISITION DIRECTORATE

Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) Market Research Report

Occupational Health Services and Medical Case Review Services

(Bridge)

1. Introduction: This memorandum is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10, which describes the policies and procedures for conducting market research in order to arrive at the most suitable approach to acquiring, distributing, and supporting supplies and services. This part implements requirements of 41 U.S.C. 253a (a) (1), 41 U.S.C. and 10 U.S.C. 2377.

2. Statement of Need: The objective of this market research is to determine the best acquisition strategy to procure Occupational Health Services and Medical Case Review Services for Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) for a 6-months bridge contract.

3. Description of Requirement:

The Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) is seeking Occupational Health Services and Medical Case Review Services to support the various DoW agencies. The services will include the following tasks:

Task 1 Program Management Support Services Task 2 Occupational Health Services Task 3 Independent Medical Examination (IME) Task 4 Independent Medical Review Task 5 (Optional) Mobile Outreach Support Task 6 Medical Case Reviews

The principal objectives of the Occupational Health Services and Medical Case Review Services requirement are:

Provides, manages and schedules a network of qualified private medical network of physicians assigned to provide occupation health services, when requested.

Provides private provider services within driving distance of 25 miles for all major cities from the requested service location and 50 miles for rural locations.

Provision of treatments prescribed by a personal physician such as periodic bed rest, blood pressure monitoring, glucose monitoring and allergy immunotherapy.

Private provider Walk-in care and first aid.

Health screenings (e.g. cancer, diabetes, blood pressure, Post Deployment health assessments, vision, and COVID-19).

Preventive health, medical surveillance.

Administration of immunizations (e.g. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Anthrax, Smallpox, etc.)

Provide medical screenings, exams, testing and clearance related to medical surveillance, deployments and/or specific job requirements (e.g. audiometry, spirometry, EKG, vision testing, laser eye mapping, Beryllium Blood Testing)

Maintains medical records confidentiality and ensures that records are properly managed and stored in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552A, the Privacy Action of 1974, and other applicable Government policies. The contractor may also be required to convert historical records.

Ensures Board Certified physicians for a variety of specialty areas. These specialties include but are not limited to the following: Occupational medicine, Allergist, Audiologist, Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Endocrinologist, Functional Capacity Examinations, Gastroenterologist, Hematologist, Infectious Disease, Nephrologists, Neurologist, Neurosurgery Oncologist, Ophthalmologist, Otolaryngology (E.N.T), Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Psychiatrist, Psychologist/Psychological examinations, Pulmonologist, Rheumatologist, Urologist.

Reviews medical records using agency specific work orders to ensure completeness (ensures required signatures and documents are legible) before sending.

Provides expert advice and consultation to the Government and Federal Government Agencies on Occupational Medicine matters such as partial physical exams, Psychological pre-placement exams, Psychological Security Clearance Services, Psychological Assessments and Testing, Psychological Fit for-Duty, Psychological Pre-Placement, Psychological Security Clearance, Neuropsychological Testing, Pre/Post-Deployment Health Assessment Support, COVID-19 testing (molecular (swab) and serology (IgG)), COVID vaccines, audiometric testing, electrocardiograms, mammography, pulmonary function testing, vision screenings, respiratory fit testing, vaccine administration (Influenza), and independent medical evaluations.

Ensures all professional licenses, certifications, and registrations are valid and appropriate.

Reviews charts of applicant and/or incumbent employees, making medical determinations as to their medical qualifications relative to job standards.

All Providers are proficient in Microsoft Applications and basic computer use.

Provides comprehensive reports for employers and employees attending agency meetings.

Provides expert witness testimony in support of medical recommendations regarding reasonable accommodations, when requested by the Government.

Performs general office work such as mail distribution, photocopying, faxing, records management, file conversion, telecommunications management, facility usage and space issues, supply distribution, preparation analysis, assisting in procuring equipment, materials and services.

Utilizes the medical records database to track missing medical information and contacts appropriate providers to obtain missing documents.

Reviews, records and archive data using automate data entry system filing the Medical Records Archiving Policies and Procedures. The archiving of records may require conversion from a paper document to an electronic system.

Records, create transfers, convert files and prepare medical records and x-rays for processing of shipping.

Processes requests for medical records and x-rays from OHC, agencies or employees.

Within the acquisition package provided by DCPAS, the customer provided an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) and a Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Period of Performance: The anticipated performance period is a base of three (3) months and three months option period: Base Period: September 10, 2026- December 9, 2026. Option period: December 10, 2026