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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice only and is issued to conduct market research and gain knowledge of current market capabilities. Responses to this notice are not offers and... THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice only and is issued to conduct market research and gain knowledge of current market capabilities. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if issued. This announcement is based on the best information available at this time and is subject to future amendment. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (VISN04), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to perform a firm fixed price contract, to include a base year and four possible option years, for police psychological testing, as follows: DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT (NOT COMPREHENSIVE) Background VA medical facilities are protected by police officers who have arrest authority, as defined by 38 U.S.C. Chapter 9. They protect life and property on VA owned or operated land and buildings and must regularly make decisions on the appropriate application of force, the use of a firearm, police baton, or OC spray. Applicant and incumbent VA police officers must meet certain functional requirements. In order to meet the specific behavioral functional requirements for the successful police officer, individuals must: Possess a high level of personal integrity Be able to maintain control of anger and emotions Be compassionate towards others, especially those who cannot care for themselves Be able to quickly respond to emergency situations Have respect for authority and rule of law 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 Be able to often work independently, but within a regimented group Facilities Included: VA MEDICAL FACILITY ADDRESS STATION ID Altoona VA Medical Center 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd Altoona, PA 16602 503 Butler VA Health Care System 353 North Duffy Rd Butler, PA 16001 529 Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Blackhorse Hill Rd Coatesville, PA 19320 542 Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Boulevard Erie, PA 16504 562 Lebanon VA Medical Center 1700 S. Lincoln Ave Lebanon, PA 17042 595 Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC 3900 Woodland Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104 642 VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15240 646 Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 693 Wilmington VA Medical Center 1601 Kirkwood Highway Wilmington, DE 19805 460 Description of Service The Contractor shall provide initial, annual and incident psychological evaluation of VISN 04 VA Police Officers (including VA Police Supervisors, Training Officer, Detective, Deputy Chief and Chief). 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. Requirements for Interview/Testing. Initial interviews are conducted with any newly hired police officer and annual interviews are conducted with police officers every year thereafter the initial interview. On initial interview with a newly hired police officer at the VA Health Care Facility, evaluator will complete the following: 1. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Interview (MMPI-2) 2. California Psychological Inventory (CPI) 3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7) 4. Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) 5. Interview with Officer to determine psychological safety to ensure the officer is able to work within the department at the VA Health Care Facility. On annual interview with police officer who is currently working at the VA Health Care Facility, evaluator will complete the following: 1. PHQ-9 2. GAD-7 3. Interview with Officer to determine psychological safety to ensure the officer is able to work within the department at the VA Health Care Facility. Qualifications: Personnel assigned by the Contractor to perform the required services shall be licensed in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. All licenses held by the personnel working on this contract shall be full and unrestricted licenses. The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff and approved by the VA Facility Director at the VA facilities credentialing and privileging the Contractor s psychologist(s). Personnel must have experience commensurate with their assigned responsibilities. Services shall be provided by a Psychologist(s) who has a doctorate from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved graduate program, is experienced working with adults, and is experienced in performing psychological assessments on police officers and/or police officer applicants. It is highly desirable that the Psychologist be board certified in Forensics by the American Board of Behavioral Psychology (ABBP). The Psychologist shall be a recognized expert demonstrating expertise in completing these specifically focused police officer exams. Capabilities Statement and Documentation: Companies are invited to provide their capabilities, experience and knowledge in the provision of police psychological testing. Sources are asked to provide information to demonstrate their answers to the following items of information: 1. General information about your company to include: Company Name: Company Address: Socioeconomic Status: GSA Contract Number and Expiration Date (if applicable): Company DUNS: Company NAICS Code(s): Point of Contact Name: Point of Contact Phone Number: Point of Contact Email Address: Company Website (if available): 2. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 621112, Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists, and the Small Business Size Standard is $12 million. 3. Based on market response, the following clauses may be included in a resulting solicitation, should one be issued: VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside VAAR 852.219-11, VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Accordingly, prospective contractors will be required at time of solicitation response to certify to the applicable limitation on subcontracting requirements in 13 CFR 125.6, with reference to the appropriate set-aside. Please include in the response to this sources sought your ability or inability to certify to the clause applicable to your organization. 4. Provide a summary of your firm s ability to provide the services described in this announcement. In addition to a Capability Statement, submissions can include specifications, brochures, and manuals as attachments. Submit responses via email to thomas.cossentino@va.gov no later than 11:59 PM EST, 4/17/2020, with Sources Sought number 36C24420Q0506 in the subject line. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. The government will not provide feedback in response to vendor questions about the requirement at this time. Confirming receipt of the response is the responsibility of the contractor. Contact the contract specialist if the government does not confirm receipt of the sources sought response within 2 business days. Prospective Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.11 they shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of a contract. SAM is located at https://sam.gov/SAM/ and consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. There is NO cost to use SAM. No solicitation document is available at this time; this notice is to acquire information only.