USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service, AAS, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Drop 5230, Beltsville, MD 20705-5230

Q -- OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES SOL FSIS-29-W-99 DUE 063099 POC JANET ELM on (301) 504-3993 E-MAIL: click here to contact Janet Elm, Contracting Officer, janet.elm@usda.gov. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is seeking sources to provide medical consultation and examination assistance to evaluate the health effects reported by FSIS employees and to conduct examinations or tests of FSIS employees as necessary. FSIS will provide the identity of the chemicals and biologicals to which the employee may have been exposed and a description of the conditions under which the exposure may have occurred. The contractor must demonstrate proficiency in the evaluation of exposures to chemical and biological agents from either inhalation or dermal routes with emphasis on both the development of chemical sensitization and irritation of the respiratory system, eyes, throat, and skin. In addition, FSIS is seeking assistance in determining if employee complaints are based on occupational hazards or public health conditions. FSIS will provide any available medical documentation, industrial hygiene reports, and a description of the signs and symptomsthat the employee may be experiencing. The contractor shall possess the minimum qualifications listed: (1) Doctor of Medicine degree (MD); (2) Master of Public Health degree (MPH); (3) Residency in Occupational Medicine; (4) Board Certified in Occupational Medicine; (5) Experience practicing as an Occupational Physician; (6) Experience with occupational chemical sensitization, chemical allergies, and multiple chemical sensitivities especially to chemicals producing occular and respiratory irritation responses. The contractor shall be located within 30 miles of the USDA Beltsville, Maryland Office Facility. All interested sources must submit their interests in this requirement in writing. Contractor may fax their interest to (301) 504-4276. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A SOLICITATION. Posted 06/18/99 (W-SN344845). (0169)

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