R431--Copy of EEO Investigations (VA-20-00027841) amended to make attachments available

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued solicitation 36C10X20Q0109 for support services to assist the Office of Resolution Management (ORM) and Diversity Inclusion (DI) in processing discrimination complaints. This requirement is classified under NAICS 561611 Investigation and Personal Background Check Services and PSC R431 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES. The opportunity is designated as an SDVOSBC SDVOSBC set-aside. Responses are due by June 12, 2020, and should be directed to the point of contact, [email protected].

The scope of work involves providing support personnel to ensure discrimination complaints are handled promptly and thoroughly in strict compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, Public Law 105-114, and Title 29 CFR Part 1614. Contractors must identify a project manager for each awardee who is a fully trained EEO Investigator with current credentials as outlined in EEOC Management Directive (MD) 110. This project manager must maintain computer equipment capable of sending and receiving encrypted files, and the government will provide access to secured systems for transmitting data to vendors and investigators.

All support services must be conducted in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and other applicable federal acquisition policies. The notice includes nine attachments, featuring the solicitation amendments and updated answers to vendor questions. Performance and deliverables are governed by the standards set forth in EEOC MD-110 and relevant federal statutes.