Drug Enforcement Administration Polygraph Support Services
ID: 15DDHQ24Q00000163Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: INTELLIGENCE (R423)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1a3f578d09bf47c9a65325ccb8e6b342/view
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    Description

    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide polygraph support services as part of its hiring and employment processes. The contractor will be responsible for managing, scheduling, conducting, and reporting on 50 to 75 polygraph examinations monthly, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DEA policies. This contract is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of DEA personnel evaluations, with a performance period consisting of a 12-month base period and two optional 12-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their proposals, including a Technical Capability volume and a Price Quote volume, by September 30, 2023, and direct any inquiries to Contracting Officer Laura Over at laura.e.over@dea.gov or Nathan Wright at nathan.j.wright@dea.gov.

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    15DDHQ24Q00000163_DEA Polygraph Support Services RFQ.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for contracts related to polygraph examinations issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) under solicitation number 15DDHQ24Q00000163. The solicitation details the request for up to 900 polygraph examinations per year, plus an additional 200 examinations as optional surges, emphasizing the importance of adherence to the Federal Travel Regulations. The document specifies that the solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with a particular interest in service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, in accordance with NAICS code 561611. Key details include payment terms set to Net 30 days, provisions for invoicing, and the necessity for compliance with various federal regulations and contract clauses, including clauses related to prompt payment, warranty, and privacy requirements around sensitive information. The document also outlines requirements for contractor performance oversight, safety measures, and the government’s authorities regarding termination of the contract. This solicitation serves as a formal request for qualified small businesses to bid on fulfilling polygraph examination services for the DEA, demonstrating the government's ongoing commitment to maintaining integrity and security in agency personnel evaluations.
    Attachment 1 Polygraph SOW_RFQ Final_09Sep2024.pdf
    The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requires contractor support for conducting polygraph examinations as stipulated in their Statement of Work (SOW) for 2024. The contractor will manage nationwide certified polygraph examinations essential for DEA's hiring and employment processes, compliant with federal regulations. Key obligations include scheduling, conducting, and reporting on 50 to 75 exams monthly, while ensuring adherence to NCCA standards and DEA policies. The contract encompasses a 12-month base period with two optional extensions. All contractor personnel must meet stringent qualifications, including federal certification, extensive experience, and ongoing training. Security requirements mandate a favorable background investigation and maintenance of sensitive information confidentiality. The SOW outlines processes for quality control, invoicing, and performance monitoring, emphasizing the need for clear, timely reporting and adherence to high-quality standards. The contractor is required to submit monthly status reports detailing operational progress and challenges. The document's structured approach, with comprehensive sections, reflects the importance of rigorous compliance and quality assurance in government contracting.
    Attachment 2 Instructions to Offerors.pdf
    This document serves as an instructional guide for offerors participating in a solicitation for the DEA Polygraph Support Services contract. It clarifies that the government is not obligated to award a contract and specifies that all inquiries must be directed to the Contracting Officer, Laura Over, by a set deadline. Proposal submissions must consist of a Technical Capability volume and a Price Quote volume, due by September 30, 2023. Key elements include an all-or-none procurement structure and requirements for detailing technical capabilities, past performance examples, and firm fixed price offers for specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Offerors must demonstrate their understanding of the Statement of Work and compliance with regulatory requirements, including disclosures regarding organizational conflicts of interest and any contractor ethics considerations. The document stresses that the government will not cover any submission-related expenses and that noncompliance with submission guidelines could result in disqualification. Additionally, the Contracting Officer will assess contractor responsibility based on established criteria. This structured approach aims to ensure that only qualified bidders contribute to the DEA's polygraph services needs.
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