Occupational Medical Services (OMS)

1. Purpose

The NIH, on behalf of the ORS Division of Occupational Health and Safety, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of performing Occupational Medical Services and to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including whether the requirement can be set aside for small business concerns under a socioeconomic program. This notice specifically seeks to determine the availability and capability of:

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
HUBZone Small Businesses
Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB)
Other small business concerns

The Government will use responses to this notice to make decisions regarding set-aside determinations consistent with applicable regulations and Department policy. No award will be made from this notice.

2. Background

NIH DOHS operates an Occupational Medical Service that provides work-related medical care and counseling to the NIH workforce, including emergency medical care, pre-placement medical evaluations, medical care for occupational injuries and illnesses, work-related immunizations and health surveillance programs, and employee assistance/counseling services. Performance supports a biomedical research community with potential chemical, biological, animal, physical, and radiological workplace hazards in addition to typical occupational hazards.

This is a follow-on to an existing requirement. The Government is considering a single-award, cost-reimbursement (cost-plus-fixed-fee) contract with a base period and option periods, subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS).

3. Anticipated Scope of Work (Summary)

The Contractor would be expected to furnish qualified personnel, materials, equipment, and services to perform, at a minimum:

Emergency and urgent medical care for work-related conditions
Pre-placement and periodic medical evaluations
Work-related immunizations and travel medicine
Medical surveillance programs...