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SOURCES SOUGHT Occupational Health Examination The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Kansas National Guard, Topeka, KS, is conducting market research to identify co... SOURCES SOUGHT Occupational Health Examination The U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Kansas National Guard, Topeka, KS, is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of providing job-related medical examinations. Exams are performed to identify any health ailments precluding an individual from performing the essential functions of their position, to prevent work-related health ailments by assessing the health status of individuals in relation to their work, and making medical recommendations regarding placement, accommodation, and exposure controls. The classification of medical examinations includes medical surveillance and medical qualification. This is a sources sought announcement issued in accordance with FAR 10. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). There is no bid package, solicitation, specifications or drawings available with this announcement. It DOES NOT constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government or the State of Kansas. No contract will be awarded from this sources sought notice. Response is strictly voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests. The Government SHALL NOT be liable, or suffer any consequential damages, for any improperly identified information. This is a market survey and notification of intent only. This requirement may be solicited at a future date. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of industry, including Large Business and the Small Business Community, to compete and perform Firm Fixed Price Contracts. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this synopsis. No site visit or Industry Day has been planned in association to this sources sought. Project Description: In accordance with (IAW) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 1910, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6055.05-M, Occupational Medical Examinations: Medical Surveillance and Medical Qualification, Army Regulation (AR) 40-5 Army Public Health Program, AR 40-501 Standards of Medical Fitness, National Guard Regulation (NGR) 40-5, and The Army National Guard Preventive Medicine Program, employees must be monitored for the impacts of workplace exposures (known and potential) and provided medical surveillance evaluations based on job code and/or identified exposures. The medical surveillance program is a risk based medical screening and examination process intended to prevent or minimize adverse health effects through early recognition and prevention of occupational exposure. The program incorporates various elements that identifies employee workplace exposures to physical, chemical, biological, or radiological hazards, the effects for such exposure and directs measures to prevent occupational illnesses and injuries associated these exposures. Program requirements vary based on the individual’s job code, the type of work performed, and the exposures at the worksite. Industrial hygiene (IH) surveys are conducted to identify hazards and measure exposure levels of known hazards based on the individual and the task, separating potential exposure from actual exposures. Additional Detail about this requirement is available in the accompanied Performance Work Statement (PWS) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. The small business size standard for this requirement is $41.5 Million. Please provide the following information from your company. Your response shall be limited to ten pages total: 1. Company Information (Identify if using a joint venture or partnering). The following information is required. • Company Name • Mailing Address • Contact Phone Number and E-Mail • Cage Code * • Duns Number 2. Capability: Provide your firms capability to perform this requirement. Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, the prime contractor must have the capability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with their own employees for specialized services-type procurement. 3. Capacity: Provide your firm’s capacity to perform this requirement: a. Provide your firm’s capability/availability in performing the required effort, given the current market’s condition and/or availability of equipment, and human resources. b. Identify any workload constraints regarding the work described in this sources sought. 4. Ability to successfully comply with the following provisions: a. FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns b. FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services – Representation 5. Offeror's type of business and business size. If a small business, Company’s current small business category (Small Business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a) and Woman-Owned), as it relates to NAICS Code 622110 or something similar. *If you do not have a CAGE code, and you are interested in pursuing a contract with the Government, please register in the SAM website as soon as possible (register through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ website). A CAGE code is required prior to the submission of your proposal/bid, but not required for this sources sought. Offeror’s are advised that information provided to the Government in regard to the products or devices proposed will be considered “For Official Use Only (FOUO)” and will not be released to the public or other potential offerors. The Government may retain this information for its records indefinitely. Sources sought submittals are due NTL 20 DEC 2023 @ 5pm CST. Points of contacts: James D Sparkes, Contract Specialist, E-Mail: james.d.sparkes.civ@army.mil or Vernon L. Verschelden Contracting Officer, E-Mail: vernon.l.verschelden.civ@army.mil