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Q -- CONDUCT DOE SPONSORED PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS, AND PROVIDE REPORTS. SOL DE-RP04-98AL78345 DUE 091597 POC Point of Contact: Norma G. Alfaro 505-845-5518 FAX 505-845-5181. Contracting Officer: Mary-Lynn C. Hartford 505-845-4661. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued. Proposals are being requested from interested firms. A written solicitation will not be issued by the Government. Responses should reference Request for Proposal No. DE-RP04-98AL78345. This CBD solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and 52.219-8 -- Utilization of small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)). The recommended Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this procurement is 8011 with a corresponding size of $5.0 million. Firms responding should indicate whether or not they are a small business, small women-owned business, small disadvantaged business, or 8(a) business, in accordance with the referenced SIC Code. The Department of Energy, Albuquerque Operations Office (DOE/AL), seeks two sources that can perform all work related to Psychiatric Evaluations. Each procurement will be for one year at $50,000.00 each. This procurement will be restricted to sources in the local/ Albuquerque area. Contract Requirements: A qualified licensed clinical psychologist will assess the applicant's stability and reliability by means of a structure interview and evaluation of two written tests, the MMPI and the PF-16. The psychologist's recommendations concerning the applicant's stability are used in determining whether an applicant should continue to be considered for a clearance access authorization. The psychiatrist will review background information, provide psychiatric examination and furnish examination reports to assist in the evaluation of personnel clearance cases. The psychiatrist will carefully consider the record and the standards set forth in Title 10 CFR, Part 710 and reach a recommendation. It is necessary that the individual performing the services be a U.S. Citizen and have a DOE background investigation. The results of the psychological test shall be provided to the DOE/AL/Contracting Officer's Representative within seven working days of completion of testing. Evaluations will consist of the following: 1. Examination; 2. Case review; 3. Psychological testing battery to include the following tests as necessary: Psychological and social history, drug screen, MMPI, Alcohol use index, Beck Depression Scale; 4. Review records and provide psychiatric report; 5. Delivery of reports to and from DOE; 6. Expert Testimony; 7. Travel to and from hearings in accordance with DOE travel regulations. Delivery destination: DOE/AL, Kirtland AFB, East, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87116. Only those vendors who can furnish the specific services will be considered. This is an "All or None" solicitation and contractors must propose on all requirements. The following commercial provisions and clauses are available in full text at the Website location: http: www.doeal.gov howto-al.htm -- FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of lowest hourly rate on the above listed items 1 through 7. Please include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with offer. Copies of this provision may be obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist, Norma Alfaro at (505) 845-5518. The FAR clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Under FAR 52-212-5, paragraph (b) or (c), the Contracting Officer has indicated that the following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222.35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. Only written responses/proposals to this synopsis/solicitation shall be accepted and must be mailed to the attention of Norma Alfaro, at the address listed herein by September 15, 1997, not later than 4:00 P.M. All responsible sources shall submit a fixed priced proposal. The Government intends to award on the responses received as a result of this CBD notice and without discussions; however, this does not preclude the Government from having discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so. (0240)

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