Civil Surgeon Credential Verification
ID: 70SBUR24I00000017Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICESUSCIS CONTRACTING OFFICE(ERBUR)Williston, VT, 05495, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: INFORMATION RETRIEVAL (R612)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd61f08f7ebe4d8393f62ea7d865be36/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), is seeking vendors for a Sources Sought notice regarding Civil Surgeon Credential Verification for the National Benefits Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The primary objectives include the verification of medical licenses, continuous monitoring for adverse actions through the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), and periodic checks on medical board certification status, with a contract period starting from February 1, 2025, and potentially extending up to five years. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the integrity of immigration medical exams and safeguarding public health. Interested vendors should respond with a cover letter including their company information and business size standards by the specified deadline, and can direct inquiries to Marianne Green at Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov or Dean Seggay at Dean.M.Seggay@uscis.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marianne Green, Contract Specialist
    Marianne.Green@uscis.dhs.gov
    Dean Seggay, Contracting Officer
    Dean.M.Seggay@uscis.dhs.gov
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    Statement of Work - NBC.docx
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking a contractor for the verification of Civil Surgeons' credentials, a requirement vital for immigration medical exams. This project encompasses a base period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with four optional extension periods, potentially extending the contract up to five years. Key objectives include quarterly verification of medical licenses, continuous monitoring for derogatory or adverse actions through the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), and periodic checks on medical board certification status. The contractor will provide consolidated reports detailing findings, including license status, disciplinary actions, and certification updates. All data access and processing must occur within the USCIS network, with strict confidentiality requirements ensuring that no data is shared post-verification. The project highlights the importance of due diligence in verifying medical practitioners' credentials, aiming to safeguard public health within the immigration process.
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    Civil Surgeon Credential Verification
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