Medical Screening Services - Sources Sought Notice

The Department of Commerce Shared Services Procurement Office is issuing a sources sought notice for medical screening services on behalf of the Bureau of Industry and Security, with responses due by May 20, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This is a pre-solicitation inquiry; no offers will be accepted, no contract award will result from responses, and no pricing or cost data should be submitted.

The contractor shall provide pre-employment medical examinations for applicants and periodic medical surveillance for incumbents in positions requiring moderate to arduous physical exertion, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Examinations will assess medical qualifications including manual dexterity, vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other, hearing not exceeding 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz, emotional and mental stability, and physical capacity to lift 45+ pounds, walk eight hours, stand four hours, operate motor vehicles, and use firearms. Examinations may include medical history review, physical examination, laboratory testing, audiograms, vision testing, electrocardiograms, exercise treadmill testing, and fitness evaluations performed by licensed independent practitioners. Medical reviews must be conducted by a board-certified occupational medicine physician who will determine whether applicants or employees are medically cleared with or without restrictions, unable to work, or require additional evaluation.

Services will be performed across fifteen metropolitan regions: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, Portland, Denver, Minneapolis, Tampa, San Antonio, and San Jose, with additional support at USG facilities and OCONUS locations as determined. The contractor must contact candidates within one business day, provide examination schedules within two business days, schedule appointments within 15 business days, complete final reports within 30 business days, and submit monthly progress reports by the fifth of each month. All medical records shall comply with OPM System of Records Notice requirements and be archived to the National Personnel Records Center. Performance period and pricing terms will be determined in the final solicitation.