R431--EEO Investigation PILOT IDIQ - Intent to Sole Source ORM - North Atlantic District 2
ID: 36C10X25R0024Type: Presolicitation
AwardedAug 12, 2025
AwardeeMARTIN MISER CODY & ASSOCIATES LLC FOLEY 36535-8318
Award #:36C10X25D0013
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/fc90d7bc890649f6b959b76a6ca96c6b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to Martin Miser Cody and Associates LLC for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigation services within the North Atlantic District 2. This initiative aims to ensure that discrimination complaints are processed fairly and in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, thereby promoting a healthy working environment. The contract will be a firm-fixed price for a duration of 12 months, serving as a temporary solution while a longer-term five-year ordering vehicle is developed. Interested parties must express their interest by contacting Carl Weber at carl.weber3@va.gov or (414) 236-1115 no later than June 30, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern Time, noting that this is not a request for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carl WeberContracting Specialist
    (414) 236-1115
    carl.weber3@va.gov
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    36C10X25R0024.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to award a sole-source contract to Martin Miser Cody and Associates LLC for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigation services within the North Atlantic District 2. This initiative is part of a pilot program to ensure that discrimination complaints are managed in alignment with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations and relevant laws, promoting a fair working environment. The intended award will be a firm-fixed price contract for 12 months, serving as a temporary solution until a longer-term five-year arrangement is established. The solicitation falls under the authority of FAR 6.302-5, relevant to services required by statute, specifically aimed at certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses as mandated by Public Law 109-461. Interested parties have until June 30, 2025, at 4 PM Eastern Time to express their interest. This notice emphasizes that it is not a request for competitive proposals and that the government retains discretion over competitive decisions. The notice aims to inform potential vendors about the upcoming contract opportunity while clarifying that there is no obligation for feedback on the submitted information.
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