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DISCLAIMER “This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitm... DISCLAIMER “This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.” BACKGROUND The USDA FSIS Office of Field Operations (OFO) Inspector in Charge (IIC) supervises Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSIs) at various processing and slaughter plants. CSIs are required to work in close proximity to tools, equipment, and machinery which increase exposure to potentially damaging noise levels and may impact employee and environmental safety. Due to increased variability of working conditions and noise exposure levels within these processing and slaughter plants, USDA has implemented the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) general requirement to establish a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Office of Field Operations (OFO) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for “Portable Audiometer and Testing Services.” The OFO has a requirement to provide audiometric testing and record management for approximately 7800 employees across 10 Districts in support of the Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). FSIS objective is to streamline the procurement of these repetitive services and reduce fuel/administrative cost by establishing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract in accordance with FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. REQUESTED INFORMATION The Contractor shall provide all hardware/software equipment and technical/audiological services as well as record keeping required to comply with applicable OSHA and other regulatory requirements in support of the areas specified in SOO. If your company has the capability to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: Organization name, address, email address, Web site address and telephone number Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort with appropriate supporting documentation. Virtual Proctoring of Audiometry Exam Internet/Wi-Fi requirements for Portable Audiometer capabilities Pricing Structure to support 7800 Employees over 10 Districts Database/Cloud audiogram records retention and access Incorporation of Baseline Audiogram for Employees to the system Equipment Life Cycle: Hardware replacement or upgrades / Software updates Breakdown of Audiological and other Professional support services Please annotate in repsonse if On-Site testing of equipment is permissible. Place of Performance: United States and outlying areas (see SOO for specific details)