RFP11_FY08.doc

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

DJDEA-08-R-0011

THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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Drug Enforcement Administration

Office of Acquisition Management

Washington, DC 20537

Drug Enforcement Administration

FAC Alan Knoepfel #E8261 202/307/7819

8701 Morrissette Dr.

Springfield, Va 22152

SOLICITATION

9. Offers in original and 3 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place in the depository specified in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L.

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agree, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the Offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13.

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 3.3.1-6)

15A..

NAME

16.

NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

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ADDRESS

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OFFEROR

15B.

TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

15C.

CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

20. AMOUNT

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

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Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) DJDEA-08-R-0011

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hereby solicits your proposal to satisfy the requirements as set forth in the subject RFP for psychological assessment services. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the submission of proposals or to contract for the services. It is also noted that the Contracting Officer is the only individual who may legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds in connection with this procurement.

All proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements set forth in Sections A through M, and specific instructions set forth in Section L of this solicitation document. You are reminded to carefully review the document and fill in all appropriate information where required, including all Section K representations, certifications, and other statements of offerors.

Your proposal must be received at the location, date, and time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 in order to be considered. Any questions regarding this solicitation may be addressed to Robert Bundens, at robert.w.bundens@usdoj.gov, or via fax at (202) 307-4818. Questions must be submitted via email to the aforementioned address and must be received prior not later than July 7, 2008.

Sincerely, Alan Knoepfel, MBA Contracting Officer

Enclosure

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

Compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 1998 Amendments By submitting a bid or offer in response to this solicitation, the contractor makes an affirmative statement that the product or services to be provided are in compliance with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards (36 CFR 1194), as specified in the Statement of Work or in the technical specifications, as a minimum.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CLAUSE

TITLE

PAGE

B.1

GENERAL PRICING INFORMATION

B-1

B.2

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUES

B-1

B.3

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

B-2

BASE

B-2

OPTION 1

B-6

OPTION 2

B-10

OPTION 3

B-14

OPTION 4

B-18

C.1

STATEMENT OF WORK

C-1

D.1

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D-1

D.2

PACKING OF TEST DOCUMENTS

D-1

E.1

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E-1

E. 2

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-1

F.1

F-1

F.2

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F-1

F.3

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F-2 F.4

DELIVERABLE ITEMS

F.5

PRODUCTIVITY SCHEDULE

G.1

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

G-1

G.2

INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

G-1

G.3

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G-3 G.4

INCORPORATION OF CONTRACTOR’S PROPOSAL

G.5

ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

G.6

CONTRACTOR POINT OF CONTACT

G.7

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH

FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS DEA2852.204-109 [APRIL 2008]

G-4 H.1

KEY PERSONNEL

H-1

H.2

EVALUATION OF PAST PERFORMANCE

H.3

NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

H.4

TECHNICAL DIRECTION

H.5

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H-2

H.6

GOVERNMENT – CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

H-3

H.7

DEA-2852.204-83

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL

H-4 H.8

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H-20 I.1

I-1

J.1

SECTION J – LIST OF EXHIBITS / ATTACHMENTS

J-1

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS

TE-1

REGIONS AND (WITHIN REGION) CITIES HAVING DEA

DIVISIONS

TE-2

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT

TE-3

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL

CHARACTERISTICS OF CONCERN

TE-4

DATA ON PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS BY

REGION FOR ONE YEAR

CLAUSE

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J-2

KEY PERSONNEL RESUME

J-3

PAST PERFORMANCE CONTRACTOR SURVEY*

J-4

CLIENT AUTHORIZATION LETTER*

K.1

CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION

K-1

K.2

CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO

K-2

INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

K.3

FAR 52.212 COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

K-3 K.4

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED

K-39

DEBARMENT AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

K.5

CERTIFICATION

K-41 L.1

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L-1

L.2

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER

L-1

L.3

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

L-2

L.4

TYPE OF CONTRACT

L-7 L.5

SERVICE OF PROTEST

L-7 L.6

PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

L-7 L.7

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L-9 L.8

INITIAL ASSESSMENT LOAD

L-14 L.9

AMENDMENTS TO PROPOSAL

L.10

DISCUSSSIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE

L.11

DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS

M.1

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

M-1

M.2

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

M-1

M.3

BASIS FOR AWARD

M-1

M.4

PRICE/COST EVALUATIONS

M-2 M.6

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-2

* INTENDED FOR CONTRACT AWARD.

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1

GENERAL PRICING INFORMATION

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, manpower, supplies, equipment (except as specified herein), and shall plan, schedule, and coordinate the screening of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) candidates, and prepare reports necessary for technical services related to the psychological screening of individuals who have been offered sensitive positions by the DEA in accordance with the terms, conditions and specification provided herein.

All costs associated with Travel and Per Diem shall be authorized on a case-by-case basis and approved as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). In addition to the Firm Fixed Unit Prices for each deliverable, Express Mail services, and approved Travel & Per Diem under this contract, the Government anticipates minimal Other Direct Costs (ODC) such as supplies, duplication/printing, telephone, postage, meetings/conferences, room(s) for interviews/testing, and other related items. Profit shall not be allowed for any Other Direct Costs or Travel.

B.2

MINIMUM / MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE

The Government shall order a minimum amount equal to ten (10) tasks during the base year, the minimum number of tasks in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, Testing Tasks and Deliverables, under the purchase provisions of this contract.

B.3

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

The following three pages represent quantities that are estimates only and shall not be construed to obligate or limit the number of tasks that may be ordered by the DEA.

Central Region Base Period ~~ TBD (365 days)

Maximum: 600

Maximum: 120

Maximum: 75 hours

Total Estimated Price for Central Region Base Period

Southern Region Base Period ~~ TBD (365 days)

Total Estimated Price for Southern Region Base Period

Northeast Region Base Period ~~ TBD (365 days)

Total Estimated Price for Northeast Region Base Period

Western Region Base Period ~~ TBD (365 days)

Total Estimated Price for Western Base Period

Central Region Option 1 ~~ TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Central Region Option 1

Southern Region Option 1 – TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Southern Region Option 1

Northeast Region Option 1~~ TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Northeast Region Option 1

Western Region Option 1 ~~ TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Western Region Option 1

Central Region Option 2 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Central Region Option 2

Southern Region Option 2 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Southern Region Option 2

Northeast Region Option 2 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Northeast Region Option 2

Western Region Option 2 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Western Region Option 2

Central Region Option 3 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Central Region Option 3

Southern Region Option 3 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Southern Region Option 3

Northeast Region Option 3 ~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Northeast Region Option 3

Western Region Option 3 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Western Region Option 3

Central Region Option 4 ~~ 365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Central Region Option 4

Southern Region Option 4 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Southern Region Option 4

Northeast Region Option 4 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Northest Region Option 4

Western Region Option 4 ~~TBD (365 days or a portion thereof)

Total Estimated Price for Western Region Option 4

Estimated Total Price/Cost for Base and All Optional Periods

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1

BACKGROUND

Special Agents are responsible for conducting investigations involving the illicit diversion, manufacture, importation, and trafficking of drugs. As criminal investigators, Special Agents risk exposure to stressful situations, harmful substances, and injury or death from weapons, vehicles, or contagious diseases.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is recruiting for Special Agent positions. Some applicants may not have the personal characteristics that are needed to successfully perform Special Agent duties. Accordingly, DEA seeks to obtain professional assessments of the extent to which applicants who have been offered Special Agent positions have the personal characteristics, such as emotional stability and the ability to work under stress, in the degree required, to successfully perform in DEA’s Special Agent positions.

C.2

OBJECTIVE

DEA requires the services of competent, capable and experienced Psychologists to conduct psychological assessments of individuals who have been offered Special Agent positions (hereafter referred to as “candidates”). The contractor would be responsible for assessing the psychological suitability of candidates within one or more of the four regions outlined in the attached Technical Exhibit (TE) 1.

C.3

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor’s services shall be provided in accordance with prevailing professional mental health standards and law. The procedures used in deriving recommendations shall be consistent with professional and legal standards (e.g., American Psychological Association’s Ethical Standards for Psychologists; Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing; General Guidelines for Providers of Psychological Services; the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection; and Americans with Disabilities Act).

C.4

TERMS AND ACRONYMS

Candidate: An applicant who has received a bona fide offer of employment as a Special Agent from the DEA.

Contractor: A Psychologist or company who shall be responsible for overseeing psychological assessments of DEA candidates within one or more regions identified in TE-1.

COTR: The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. The COTR is responsible for technical oversight of the contract and serves as the primary point of contact for DEA.

Interviewer: A qualified Psychologist who reviews a candidate’s LEI, MMPI-2 Extended Report, and 16PF Basic Interpretive Report; conducts a one-hour interview with the candidate; and prepares a Psychological Assessment Report (PAR) on the candidate. An interviewer may be a contractor or a subcontractor.

Life Experiences Inventory (LEI): The eight-page LEI is designed to provide the interviewer with biographical data about the candidate. Information, including educational and military background, employment record, use of alcohol and drugs, etc., that may affect a candidate’s suitability for Special Agent duties is collected on the LEI.

MMPI-2: Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory - 2.

Offeror: An individual who submits a proposal in response to this Request for Proposals.

PAR: Psychological Assessment Report. The PAR is a three-to-five page narrative report that is prepared by the interviewer. In the PAR, data from a candidate’s LEI, MMPI-2, 16PF, and one-hour interview are combined into an overall assessment of the candidate’s psychological suitability to successfully perform the duties of a Special Agent.

16PF: The Sixteen Personality Questionnaire, 5th edition.

C.5

SCOPE

Activities under this procurement shall involve conducting psychological assessments of 10 to 600 candidates over a 12-month period. Each psychological assessment shall consist of:

C.5.1 Testing Tasks. Each candidate is scheduled for a test session in which the candidate completes the LEI, the MMPI-2, and the 16PF. Almost all candidates complete the LEI and two tests within six hours. Tasks performed by the contractor that are associated with the testing of candidates are:

C.5.1.1 Preparing test packages, which includes:

a. Purchasing and furnishing either MMPI-2 and 16PF booklets and answer sheets or the computerized equipment and software for automated MMPI-2 and 16PF testing.

b. Reproducing and furnishing copies of the LEI (eight pages) and test instructions (two pages);

c. As needed, purchasing and furnishing envelopes (see C.5.1.2(b);

d. Collating test materials into packages for use by candidates during a test session.

e. Providing test packages to recruiters for administration of tests.

C.5.1.2 Arranging for the administration of a test session for the Candidate.

A DEA Recruiter will be responsible for the test session. The Recruiter assigned to a DEA Division will provide the contractor with the names of candidates who need to be tested. In response, the contractor shall transmit to the Recruiter one test package for each named candidate. Each test package shall contain one copy of testing instructions and an LEI; an MMPI-2 test booklet and answer sheet; a 16PF test booklet and answer sheet; and two envelopes. One envelope, addressed to the contractor, shall be used to return all testing materials to the contractor. The second envelope shall be used by the candidate to secure test materials while the candidate is on a break.

The contract psychologist shall be responsible for maintaining a record of the testing materials sent to and returned from the Recruiter. In addition, the contract Psychologist may be required to provide the Recruiter with three “back-up” test packages. These are to be used in instances when a test package proves to have missing materials and/or when a candidate is available for testing but a test package for the candidate has not arrived.

C.5.1.3 Scoring the candidate’s psychological tests.

C.5.1.4 The deliverables associated with the testing are the candidate’s:

a. Computer-generated MMPI-2 Extended Report.

b. Computer-generated 16PF Basic Interpretive Report.

c. Original LEI.

C.5.2 Assessing Tasks. The recruiter will normally schedule the one-on-one interview between the psychologist and the candidate, in consultation with all parties involved, and confirm with the psychologist and candidate of the date, time, and location of the interview. Interviews may be conducted at the psychologist’s office or at a DEA-approved facility. The recruiter must be advised of any changes to the scheduled interview date and time must be approved. The contractor must inform the recruiter of any cancellations or no-shows via email within one business day.

In assessing the candidate, the interviewer shall be responsible for the following tasks:

C.5.2.1 Reviewing the candidate’s MMPI-2 and 16PF Reports and LEI.

C.5.2.2 Conducting a one-on-one interview with the candidate.

If the psychologist conducts interviews in a home office setting, DEA reserves the right to inspect the facility. The interviewer’s office must be free of any disturbance or interruption (e.g., noise). Additional persons, other than the interviewer and candidate, and/or animals are not permitted to be present during interview sessions. Although DEA divisions will provide psychologists space for interviewing candidates, prior permission from the division’s Recruiter is needed to ensure that space can be made available on specific dates and times for interviewing candidates.

C.5.2.3 Preparing a PAR that is based on the candidate’s test results, LEI, and interview responses. Most PARs are three-to-five pages in length. The PAR is to reflect the interviewer’s assessment of the relative likelihood that the candidate has the personal and emotional characteristics needed to successfully perform Special Agent duties. Each PAR must meet the requirements specified in Section C.6

C.5.2.4 The PAR is the deliverable associated with C.5.2 tasks.

C.5.2.5 The psychologist will notify the recruiter via email of the date and time that an interview was completed. If a candidate does not appear for the interview or cancels, the psychologist will also notify, via email, of the no-show or cancellation within one business day.

C.6 PAR REQUIREMENTS. Each candidate’s PAR shall include:

C.6.1 One of the following three summary ratings of the candidate’s suitability for Special Agent duties and responsibilities:

a. Recommended

b. Marginally Recommended

c. Not Recommended C.6.2 A written narrative addressing each of the following areas, in the order outlined below:

a. Candidate’s Biographical Information (e.g., candidate’s name, id number, age)

b. Overall Rating (in bold)

c. Significant MMPI-2 and/or 16PF results

d. Family History

e. Education

f. Military Service

g. Employment History

h. Mental Health History i History of Drug/Alcohol Usage (e.g., specifics on frequency and quantity of usage, last occurrence of intoxication and/or drug usage)

j. Financial and Legal Issues (e.g., bankruptcy, debt load, moving violations, traffic tickets other than parking tickets, arrests, convictions, vehicular accidents, and involvement in legal or civil suits)

k. Statement regarding bias/prejudice toward protected groups (refer to C.6.3 below)

l. Overall Summary of Findings

m. Statement regarding candidate’s access to the PAR under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (refer to C.6.4 below)

C.6.3 A statement regarding the extent to which the candidate expressed bias or prejudice toward protected groups. For example, if no indications of bias or prejudice were observed, the statement could read: “The candidate made no statements indicating bias or prejudice related to the race, religion, ethnicity or sex of others.”

C.6.4 At the end of the report, a statement regarding the extent to which a candidate is to be allowed access to the PAR under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. For example, if a interviewer believes a candidate’s access to the assessment report would be injurious to the candidate, then the statement at the end of the report could be:

“The candidate must be denied access to this report, since access could be injurious to the candidate. If the candidate requests to review the report, the candidate must be required to provide the name and address of a licensed, Clinical Psychologist. That Psychologist is responsible for explaining the contents of the report to the candidate prior to letting the candidate review the report.”

Alternatively, if the interviewer does not believe the assessment report is injurious to the candidate, then the statement could be:

“Under the Freedom of Information Act, the candidate may be allowed to review this report. The contents of this report are not deemed injurious to the candidate.”

The interviewer’s statement shall be consistent with DEA’s desire to allow for maximum responsible disclosure of information under the FOIA. Thus, an interviewer should state that a candidate may have direct access to the PAR under the FOIA whenever it is possible to do so without foreseeable harm to the candidate.

C.6.5 The PAR also is to contain the date the Psychologist received the candidate’s tests, the date of the candidate’s interview, the time (hour and minutes) that the interview started and ended, and for candidate’s who cancelled or rescheduled any session with the Psychologist, the reason(s) given by the candidate for the cancellation(s) or rescheduling(s).

C.6.6 The PAR is to contain a signature and date by the interviewer. If the interviewer is not the contractor, and the PAR is reviewed and signed by the contractor prior to delivery to DEA, any charges for mailing between the interviewer and contractor to secure the contractor’s signature on the PAR will be not be paid by DEA.

C.7

SCHEDULING, RESCHEDULING AND CANCELLATIONS

C.7.1 Virtually all candidates report on time to scheduled test sessions and interviews if the sessions are timely and convenient. Timely and convenient means that:

a. The sessions are scheduled and conducted shortly after the contractor is requested to conduct a psychological assessment;

b. The sessions are held at a site within a reasonable commuting distance from the candidate’s place of work or residence; and

c. The candidate is provided with clear instructions and directions to the testing and interview site(s).

C.7.2 Anticipated expenses associated with cancellations and “no shows” to test sessions conducted by the contractor are to be factored into fees for CLIN 0001 (see Section B.3). Similarly, anticipated expenses for cancellations and no shows to one-on-one interviews must be factored into fees for CLIN 0002 (see Section B.3). In computing these anticipated expenses, a no show/cancellation rate of 4% should be computed into the process.

C.8

MATERIAL/RECORD MAINTENANCE

C.8.1 One copy of the candidate’s LEI, MMPI-2 test report, and 16PF test report are to be maintained for a minimum of three years from the date that the contractor initially scored the candidate’s tests. One copy of the candidate’s PAR is to be maintained for a minimum of three years from the date that the contractor initially completed the PAR. For example, if the contractor completed a candidate’s PAR on May 1, 2008, the contractor shall maintain that candidate’s PAR until May 1, 2011. After three years, the materials are to be maintained in accordance with legal and professional standards and, then, destroyed.

C.8.2 While in the contractor’s possession, each candidate’s LEI, answer sheets, test reports, and PAR are to be secured in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements.

C.8.3 The contractor shall not disclose any candidate’s LEI, answer sheets, test reports, PAR, or PAR ratings to anyone other than the COTR without the express written permission of DEA.

C.8.4 The COTR may request a duplicate copy of a candidate’s PAR and test reports. Requests for duplicates are infrequent (i.e., one request per every 300 completed assessments).

C.9

MAILING

Blank test packages can be sent by regular mail to DEA recruiters. No direct costs shall be reimbursed for this type of mailing. Packages should be sent so that they have sufficient time to be received. The contractor is to use an Express Mail Service for mailing items containing applicant information such as LEIs, and test reports to interviewers scheduled to interview candidates; and deliverables to the COTR. The contractor will either be reimbursed by DEA for actual mailing costs incurred or DEA shall provide the contractor with an Express Mail account number to be used solely for mailings of psychological assessment materials (i.e., LEIs, test reports, and PARS) to the COTR. DEA will not reimburse for mailing costs incurred by an interviewer for mailings between the contractor interviewers (e.g., for the PAR review and signature by the contractor). Once the PAR has been mailed from the contractor to the COTR, the psychologist will advise the COTR, by email, of the name of the candidate and the date the PAR was mailed to the COTR.

C.10

EXPERT ADVICE OR TESTIMONY

The contractor or his associate Psychologist may be asked to prepare for and testify regarding their psychological assessment of, and rating assigned to, a candidate. As needed, the Psychologist shall provide documentation to support the Psychologist’s assessment of a candidate in case of litigation or challenge to the psychological assessments.

C.11

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Each interviewer who conducts psychological assessments for DEA must have:

(a) A terminal doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology from a regionally/nationally accredited doctoral program (degrees in Counseling Psychology will be considered if the program included graduate training, and the psychologist has received supervision in psychological assessment and testing, as well as psychopathology – transcripts are required to establish competence);

(b) A current, valid license to conduct psychological suitability assessments from within the geographic area being proposed;

(c) Interpreted a minimum of 250 MMPI-2 scores and reports for law enforcement personnel;

(d) Conducted at least 100 psychological assessments of applicants for law enforcement positions; and

(e) Knowledge of laws and professional standards related to the use of psychological assessments in employment settings as well as knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures).

C.12

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Psychologists will be required to complete a Standard Form 86 – Questionnaire for National Security Positions, and other forms needed to comply with DEA’s security provisions. These forms shall be transmitted to Psychologists by the COTR after contract award.

C.13

RESPONSIVENESS

Any contractor selected to conduct psychological assessments must demonstrate their capability to provide timely assessments to DEA in a way that minimizes travel time and costs to both the contractor and the applicant. Ideally, an offeror would have at least one qualified, competent interviewer who resides in each city having a DEA Division in the region(s) selected by the offeror. However, DEA recognizes that this is an ideal (e.g., a contractor interested in the Western Region may be unable to find a qualified, experienced interviewer who resides in El Paso, Texas).

C.14

ORIENTATION

All contractor psychologists performing work on this contract are required to attend, at Government expense, a one-day orientation session conducted by DEA at DEA Headquarters. An annual refresher orientation, at Government option, may be required. During the course of this contract, any psychologist who will be conducting assessments, at any time, is required to attend a DEA-approved orientation session. The purpose of the session is to provide information regarding:

a.

Job analysis data on Special Agent duties and responsibilities;

b.

LEI issues;

c.

The format and structure of PARs;

d.

Issues pertaining to quality control and security of materials;

e.

Productivity schedule and deliverables;

f.

Invoicing;

g.

Criteria to use in assigning overall evaluation ratings of Recommended, Marginally Recommended, and Not Recommended; and h.

Travel regulations and procedures.

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1

PACKAGING AND MARKING

Packaging of all items delivered hereunder shall be in accordance with commercial practices and adequate to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. The contractor shall mark the contract number and task order number, if applicable, on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label on all packages.

All candidate materials shall be submitted to the COTR via an express mail service. The contractor shall address all express mail packages to:

Drug Enforcement Administration Headquarters

8701 Morrissette Dr.

Attn: HRN/East-10291 Springfield, VA 22152-1080 D.2

PACKING OF TEST DOCUMENTS

Prior to the transmission of the testing documents to DEA, the contractor shall ensure that all test documents are enclosed in two (2) opaque envelopes. The inner envelope must be sealed and clearly marked “DEA Sensitive” on the top and bottom of the front and across the seal on the back. The inner envelope must be fully addressed to include the sender’s name and address. The outer envelope shall be prepared in the same manner, except without the “DEA Sensitive” markings.

[END OF SECTION D]

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/pdf/FAR.pdf or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER

DATE

TITLE

52.246-4

AUG 1996

INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED-PRICE

E.2

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of all work performed under this contract shall be by the Contracting Officer, COTR, or a duly authorized representative. The Government reserves the right to conduct any inspection and tests it deems reasonably necessary to assure that the services provided conform in all respects to the contract specifications. Services which upon inspection are found not to be in conformance with contractual specifications shall be promptly rejected and notice of such rejection, together with appropriate instructions will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

[END OF SECTION E]

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/pdf/FAR.pdf or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER

DATE

52.242‑15

AUG 1989

STOP‑WORK ORDER

52.242‑17

APR 1984

GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK

52.247-34

NOV 1991

F.O.B. DESTINATION

F.2

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The services required by this solicitation/contract shall be provided at the contractor’s facility or a suitable substitute thereof, which may include a DEA facility.

F.3

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for furnishing services is from the date of contract award through 365 days, with three 12-month (or fraction thereof) option periods, subject to the Government’s needs and the availability of funds. In the event the options are exercised, the maximum periods of performance for each option shall be:

Base:

October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 Option I:

October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 Option II:

October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 Option III:

October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 Option IV:

October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013 F.4

DELIVERABLE ITEMS

The contractor shall submit the following reports to the COTR:

(if required)

F.5

PRODUCTIVITY SCHEDULE

The contractor shall meet the following productivity requirements:

As of the first of a month, the contractor is assigned to conduct psychological assessments, the contractor will complete a minimum of 20 assessments in that region by the end of that month.

[END OF SECTION F]

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

(JAR 2852.270-70) (JAN 1985)

(a) The following individuals may be designated to act as Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives (COTR) under this contract. The actual appointment will be official at time of award.

(b) The COTR is responsible for: receiving all deliverables; inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract including requests for revision after quality review and, in rare circumstances, may provide new information to the contractor and request a review of rating; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Statement of Work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment prior to…