SUBJECT* 657-24-1-3943-0009 | VA Police Mental Health Evaluations | Poplar Bluff and Clinics

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE*

66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER*

36C25524Q0026

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE

10-27-2023 15:00pm CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE

15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS

N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE*

Q519

NAICS CODE*

621112

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT*

Lisa Fischer

Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center and Clinics

John J. Pershing VA Medical Center

1500 N. Westwood Blvd

Poplar Bluff MO

POSTAL CODE

63901

COUNTRY

USA

DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 621112. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following:

To acquire psychological evaluations and testing for VA John J Pershing VAMC police officers to determine an individual’s suitability to perform the duties of a police officer as well as carry a firearm. The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, materials, and travel to provide psychological evaluations and testing for VA police officers. There should be no additional cost to the VA for this service.

1. BACKGROUND: The contracting service will provide the following:

1. 1. Possess a high level of personal integrity.
   2. Be able to maintain control of anger and emotions.
   3. Be compassionate towards others, especially those who cannot care for themselves.
   4. Be able to quickly respond to emergency situations.
   5. Have respect for authority and rule of law.
   6. Be emotionally able to apply physical and possibly lethal force as needed, and to recognize when such force is necessary, but in strict accordance with training and policy/requirements.
   7. Be able to often work independently but within a regimented group.

1. LOCATIONS:

John J. Pershing VAMC

1500 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

Cape Girardeau Health Care Center

711 South Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Paragould VA Clinic

2420 Linwood Drive Suite 3, Paragould, AR 72450

Pocahontas VA Clinic

300 Camp Road, Pocahontas, AR 72455

Sikeston VA Clinic

903 South Kings Highway, Sikeston, MO 63801

West Plains VA Clinic

1801 East State Route K, West Plains, MO 65775

Farmington VA Clinic

1580 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO 63640

1. PERFORMANCE OF PERIOD:
   1. Base Year: January 1, 2024-December 31, 2024
   2. Option Year 1: January 1, 2025-December 31, 2025
   3. Option Year 2: January 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
   4. Option Year 3: January 1, 2027-December 31, 2027
   5. Option Year 4: January 1, 2028-December 31, 2028

1. EVALUATION DESCRIPTION:

The contractor shall provide initial, annual, and incident psychological evaluations all VA police officers (including VA police supervisors, training officers, detectives, criminal investigators, deputy chiefs, and chiefs). All VA police officers shall be re-examined annually to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA police officer. VA police officers shall be re-examined when there is a sudden or dramatic change in an employee’s customary behavior that may increase concern to determine their continued emotional suitability to perform the duties as required of a VA police officer.

1. 1. Concerning behavioral changes and/or issues may include:
      1. One or more personnel complaints, whether originated internally or externally, particularly complaints of the use of unnecessary or excessive force, inappropriate verbal conduct, or any conduct indicating an inability to exercise self-control or and self-discipline.
      2. An abrupt and negative change in customary behavior, toward an inability to perform essential functions of the position.
      3. Irrational verbal conduct or behaviors, including delusions and hallucinations.
      4. Suicidal statements or behaviors or personal expressions of mental instability.
      5. Unexplained and excessive tiredness or hyperactivity.
      6. Dramatic change in eating patterns resulting in sudden weight loss or gain or diagnosis of a life-threatening eating disorder.
      7. Change in behavior pattern to inattention to personal hygiene and health.
      8. Inappropriate use of alcohol, medications or other drugs including symptoms of illegal drug use.
      9. Memory losses.
      10. Impatience or impulsiveness, especially with a loss of temper.
      11. A pattern of conduct indicating a possible inability or decrease in ability to defuse tense situations, a tendency to escalate such situations or create confrontations.
      12. Unexplained and inappropriate excessive lateness or absenteeism.
      13. Any other factor or combinations of factors that causes a supervisor to reasonably suspect that a fitness for duty evaluation may be necessary.

1. REQUIREMENTS:

The evaluation will be completed within 10 days from the date the designated facility points of contact calls to set-up appointment. If evaluation is completed off-site, contractor will have the ability to meet with the police applicant/officer at a location within a 30-mile distance from the VA health care facility. If evaluation is done on-site, the contractor will utilize an identified examination room by employee occupational health to conduct the evaluation. Initial evaluations shall be done on a face-to-face basis or virtually at the discretion of the facility. Annual or incident evaluations may also be accomplished by conducting the evaluation face-to-face or virtually at the discretion of the facility.

It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the brand name.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number.

Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW.

Please provide your Sam.Gov UEI number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Lisa Fischer at Lisa.Fischer1@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday October 27th, 2023, at 3pm CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation

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