Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

U -- INITIAL EVALUATION SERVICES SOL RFP 335-3-98 DUE 120397 POC Janice Byrd 612-725-2188 Provide Initial Evaluation Services for eligible veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office and Insurance Center Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Division program, authorized by the VA Regional Office, Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, One Federal Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111. The services will be provided on an as-needed basis in accordance with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. These services are provided for eligible veterans which are authorized under Title 38 Code of Federal Regulation (C.F.R.) Part 21, Para 21.50 Initial and Extended Evaluation; Para 21.51 Employment Handicap; Para 21.52 Serious Employment Handicaps; and 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) Chapter 31. Proposals will be accepted from eligible firms regularly established in the business. Offeror must be physically located in the area where services are required. The VA may award one, multiple or no contracts in various areas, as it deems in the best interests of the Government. Contract(s) will be awarded for the period of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 with four one-year options to renew, subject to availability of funds. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 17, 1997. Bid documents will be available on or about November 3, 1997 with Bid Opening on or about December 3, 1997. Request bid documents in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072. Requests must show phone/fax numbers, address and point of contact. (0288)

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