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This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, bids, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform Police Psychological Evaluations at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. It is understood that all firms submitting a response to this Sources Sought will have an established business in the industry of Police Psychological Evaluations in accordance with requirements listed below. The following NAICS Code has been identified for this requirement: 621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) Interested firms shall provide an overview of their firm s capabilities and experience with projects similar in size and scope of this project. Capability statements must include: a. Company Experience in providing services, to include number of years and any examples of current contracts in place with government or commercial entities b. Customer point of contact information for contracts listed in company experience along with a description of services provided under the contract (types of services provided, volume of trips per year, geographic service area covered, etc.) c. Number currently employed d. Description of the ability to provide immediate emergency access and communication between customers and their personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week e. Current hours of operation f. Examples of Quality Control Programs and Procedures currently utilized by your firm g. SAM UEI and DUNS number h. Organization Name and Assumed Name/dba (if applicable) i. Organization Address j. Point of Contact (including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number, and Email address) k. Business size under NAICS code 621330 (small business, other than small business, Woman-Owned, etc...) l. Socio-economic status (If SDVOSB or VOSB provide SDVOSB/VOSB CVE verification or Profile) m. GSA contract number (if a GSA contract holder) 1) PURPOSE Acquisition of police psychological evaluations and testing for VA Police Officers at William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital to determine an officer s suitability to perform the duties of a police officer and to carry a firearm. 2) BACKGROUND The Department of Veterans Affairs requires VA Police Officers to carry firearms. It was also mandated that all current Police Service employees and new hires shall undergo an initial psychological evaluation, and an annual evaluation. Officers encounters are often with mentally ill, irrational, or disturbed persons who, although assaultive or destructive and shall be handled with understanding, full control of force, and unimpeded judgement. Any emotional or mental condition which could cause the applicant/officer to be a hazard to others or self during stressful situations and physical altercations shall disqualify. 3) DESCRIPTION OF…
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