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1. Purpose of the RFI This Request for Information (RFI) is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing this RFI to identify capable sources for professional medical review services and to determine the most appropriate GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and Special Item Number (SIN) for professional medical review services. Submission of a response to this RFI is entirely voluntary. Any responses received will be used by the Government solely for the purpose of making appropriate acquisition decisions. There shall be no basis for claims against the government as a result of information submitted in response to the sources sought announcement. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this announcement or otherwise pay for any information submitted by respondents to this request. This notice is for market research purposes only and is not indicative of a full requirement. Any information considered proprietary should be noted via appropriate markings. The government will use such information only to inform and support any potential solicitation and contract or for such other purposes as described within this RFI. The goal of this RFI is to: Identify the industry-standard GSA Category for these specific medical/legal services. Assess the availability of licensed medical doctors capable of performing complex functional analyses. Determine the feasibility of the proposed turnaround time. Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the outcome of the FRA's review of the information received. Additionally, the FRA does not intend to hold discussions concerning this RFI with any interested parties. However, FRA reserves the right to contact vendors if additional information is required. 2. Description of Requirement FRA is committed to maintaining an inclusive and productive workforce. The Reasonable Accommodations (RA) Program Manager serves as the primary facilitator for employees and applicants who require workplace modifications due to medical conditions. The mission is to ensure that every individual has the necessary tools and environment to perform essential job functions safely and effectively. To fulfill this mission, the RA Program Manager must translate complex clinical information into practical, workplace-relevant decisions. However, a significant gap exists when medical documentation is specialized, insufficient, or contradictory. FRA currently lacks the internal clinical expertise to objectively validate these complex medical impairments or to define the specific functional limitations they impose. Without this expertise, the agency faces a bottleneck in its 25-business-day statutory window for accommodation decisions. This delay creates operational uncertainty for management and delays critical support for employees. 2. Statement of Objectives (SOO) See At…
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