THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) /SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. This is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP that may be issued.

2. OBJECTIVE

The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) is seeking capability packages of potential sources who have the experiences and capabilities to successfully prepare cases, case presentation, and complete case processing for DRB mental health related remanded cases.

This sources sought synopsis/RFI is published for market research purposes only, to identify potential sources capable of performing contractual services that can provide support/services to SAFPC.

3.  BACKGROUND

PSC:  Q701 Specialized Medical Support

NAICS:  621999 - Other Ambulatory Health Care Services"

Place of Performance:  Andrews AFB, Maryland

The Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council (SAFPC) is a quasi-judicial organization under the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.  It acts for and makes recommendations to the Secretary or the Secretary’s designee on military personnel matter and announces Secretarial decisions.  SAFPC is responsible for the management and operation of four separate boards:  the Air Force Personnel Board, the Air Force Discharge Review Board (DRB), the Secretary of the Air Force Decorations Board, and the Department of Defense Civilian/Military Service Review Board.   SAFPC’s Discharge Review Board mental health caseload will increase by 4,000 cases starting in December 2024 due to a class action lawsuit remanding applicant cases with mental health contentions to be reconsidered.  This contract is for support to the SAFPC staff to provide services in preparing mental health cases for adjudication before the Board, present cases to the board, and prepare final documents for signature. 

The Contractor must provide non-personal services for assistance from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, licensed counselors, and others possessing similar specialized training in the mental health field, in case preparation, case presentation, and complete case processing for DRB mental health related remanded cases.

 The services performed will likely be on-site in support of the SAFPCs Discharge Review Board caseload.   Telework options would be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Contractors should consider if they can recruit and retain high quality individuals with minimal turnover. The Government is soliciting information from capable contractors regarding their organizational capabilities and recommended contracting vehicles to subject requirements.   Specifically, contractors are expected to demonstrate their ability to recruit, attract, and retain SME personnel to fulfill the wide range of services, thereby ensuring the effective support of the SAFPCs Discharge Review Boards caseload. 

The Government anticipates executing these requirements using FAR Part 8.4, FAR Part 12, FAR Part 13, or FAR Part 16 procedures, if a solicitation is issued. This market research will be used to create the acquisition strategy.

4. INSTRUCTIONS AND REPSONSE GUIDELINES

Interested parties are requested to respond to this RFI with a capability statement in support of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Section 1 – Administrative Information

Provide administrative information including the following as a minimum:

• • Name, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail of designated point of contact.
  • Identify the respondent’s CAGE code and DUNS number.
  • Proprietary information must be clearly marked as such.
  • Small Business/Socio-Economic status of respondent, if any, (i.e. small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, and economically-disadvantaged women-owned small business).
  • Security Clearance Level
  • Teaming Partner and Mentor (If in DoD Mentor Protégé Pr