RFQ for Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

The Department of Energy (DOE) Headquarters is seeking a small business contractor to provide Personal Assistance Services (PAS) to support employees with targeted disabilities in Washington, DC and Germantown, MD. The solicitation requires contractors to supply certified medical assistants and certified nurse assistants who can provide home health aide services, scheduling assistance, and support for daily living activities. Key qualifications for personnel include 2+ years of experience working with people with disabilities, ability to lift 75 pounds, and proficiency with assistive technology. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with technical proposals limited to 2 pages and pricing submitted through a specific Excel template. Critical dates include November 22, 2024, for submitting questions, and December 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST for proposal submissions.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 621610 with a $19 million size standard. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from December 16, 2024, to December 15, 2025, with four additional one-year option periods extending through December 15, 2029. Each position will require 2,080 labor hours annually, with services available Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM at DOE facilities in Washington, DC 20585, and potentially at telework sites in the DC/MD metro area. No incumbent contractor is mentioned, and the total contract value will be determined through the competitive bidding process. Contractors must maintain medical liability insurance, provide personnel capable of obtaining DOE facility security clearances, and be prepared to submit monthly performance reports and quarterly 508-compliant documentation.