Psycological review hearing: 605: 10/1/17 - 9/30/18

Sources Sought Synopsis Only



The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, veteran owned small business (VOSB), service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB), or large business) relative to NAICS 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services with size standards of 15 million dollars.  Note that if VA s pending market research establishes that two or more VOSB or SDVOSB, who are certified in VA s Vendor Information Pages (VIP) site https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/, can perform the project, VA will set aside the underlying solicitation per 38 U.S.C. §8127. 



Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published on FBO and/or GSA eBuy. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement.



General Requirements: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) requires a contractor to provide Certification Review Hearing services in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 5256 through 5256.8. These services are required to determine if patients cared for within the in-patient psychiatry unit are required to remain in the locked unit beyond the initial 72-hour hold.



Service: The contractor shall preside as Certification Review Hearing Officer over Certification Review Hearings scheduled by the Inpatient Psychiatry Unit of the Jerry L. Pettis VA Medical Center, 11201 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA 92357 as required.

The contractor shall comply with State and Federal law in regards to confidentiality of patient health records and information.

Qualification: The contractor is certified and recognized as a court-appointed Certification Review Hearing Officer by the County of San Bernardino, California to conduct the Certification Review Hearings in accordance with California Welfare and Institutions Code, Sections 5256 through 5256.8.

Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

The intended contract period will be for a base year and four (4) one year option period, which may begin approximately October 1, 2017.



Participating Healthcare Facilities:



VISN 22 West

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

11201 Benton Street

Loma Linda, CA 92357











In response to this announcement, please complete the information below:



Company Name:

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Contact Name:

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Business size information

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Small Business

Emerging Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act

HubZone

Woman Owned

Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small

Veteran Owned Small Business

Large Business

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FSS/ GSA Contract Holder

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This notice is neither a request for competitive proposal or solicitation of offerors. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only and a solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from this response. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Information received as a result of this notice will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of information or any other costs incurred as a response to this announcement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing via email to tien.nguyen@va.gov on or before 10:00 am July 21, 2017.