The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is preparing to solicit a contract for the establishment of a Pre-Employment Processing & Hiring Center of Excellence, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of its hiring processes. This initiative will serve as a centralized location for all pre-employment testing and assessments, including medical examinations, drug testing, polygraph examinations, and psychological assessments, thereby streamlining the hiring timeline for various career fields within the DEA. The solicitation package is expected to be available on or about November 01, 2024, through the Government Point of Entry at SAM.gov, and interested bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Laura Over at laura.e.over@dea.gov or by phone at 571-647-6643.