R -- LEGAL CONSULTANT FOR VA'S OFFICE OF RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT

Notice Date

January 9, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Acquisition Opeations Service (93A), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420

ZIP Code

20420

Solicitation Number

101-02-01

Response Due

February 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Pam Silvis -- Contracting Officer 202-273-8768

E-Mail Address

email address for contracting officer (pam.silvis@mail.va.gov)

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement for consultative services from a seasoned counsel with historical knowledge and experience in VA legal and EEO issues. It is the Departments intent to acquire the services of Mr. Neal Lawson, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(ii). This procurement is to provide seasoned legal expertise in the area of Discrimination Case law and to continue with the required development of advanced training courses for the counselors and investigators on a number of on going critical initiatives for the Office of Resolution Management (ORM). As a former VA employee, Mr. Lawson has played a major role in developing ORM's Standard Operating Procedures and implementation of provisions of the Executive Order. Considering the urgency to move forward with this Executive Order, continuity is essential to bring these initiatives to a timely and successful closure. See Note 22.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010111/RSOL006.HTM (W-009 SN50A4L9)