R431--EEO Investigation PILOT IDIQ - Intent to Sole Source ORM - North Atlantic District 1
ID: 36C10X25R0027Type: Presolicitation
AwardedAug 8, 2025
AwardeeTHE ROSS AGENCY, INC. SPRINGFIELD 62704-7416
Award #:36C10X25D0016
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES (R431)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a7ad1bb984eb4dc7867655bd88c3ca07/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to The Ross Agency, Inc. for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigation services as part of a PILOT program within the North Atlantic District 1. This initiative aims to ensure the efficient processing of discrimination complaints in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and relevant legislation, thereby fostering a healthy workplace environment. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a duration of 12 months, addressing immediate needs while a longer-term ordering solution is developed. Interested parties may respond to the presolicitation notice by contacting Carl Weber at carl.weber3@va.gov or (414) 236-1115, with responses due by 4:00 PM Eastern on June 30, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carl WeberContracting Specialist
    (414) 236-1115
    carl.weber3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to The Ross Agency, Inc. for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigation services as part of a PILOT program within the North Atlantic District 1. This initiative aims to ensure efficient processing of discrimination complaints in compliance with EEOC regulations and relevant legislation, fostering a healthy workplace environment. The contract is expected to be firm-fixed price for a duration of 12 months, supporting immediate needs while a longer-term ordering solution is developed. The VA is invoking sole-source procurement authority as outlined in federal regulations applicable to specific statutory requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and interested parties are encouraged to respond by June 30, 2025. The notice clarifies that the government is not liable for any costs associated with responses, emphasizing the discretion in determining competition for this acquisition.
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