Market Survey This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought only seeking responses from Small Businesses. The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classifications (i.e., HUBZone 8(a), 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-owned, Veteran-Owned, and Small Disadvantaged Business) relative to this 541690 NAICS Code. Teaming is encouraged. Responses to this source sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate determinations about potential sources only. After review of the responses to this sources sought announcement, a solicitation announcement may be published in SAM.gov at a later time. Responses to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) and must respond to the questions listed below. In addition, please provide a capability statement addressing your organization's ability to perform as a prime contractor the work described below. Project Title: DWP Workplace Helpline Background: In 1986, Presidential Executive Order 12564 required that each Federal Executive branch agency develop and implement programs to address drug abuse in their workplaces with a comprehensive program that would include a written policy, access to employee assistance program services, employee education, supervisor training, and drug testing. The federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was required to oversee the development of the federal-wide program and help agencies with implementation efforts. In addition, HHS was required to establish and operate a toll-free telephone service for federal and non-federal workplaces, business, and industry that would respond and find solutions to questions and issues about drug misuse in the workplace. The toll-free telephone and internet services were initiated in 1987 and has continued uninterrupted service. Under the Reorganization of the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration on October 1, 1992, the administrative responsibility for managing this telephone consulting service was transferred to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In response to CSAP's prevention mission, the Workplace Helpline began to consult on alcohol issues and drug misuse problems. Also, the Workplace Helpline expanded its scope of coverage to include any community-based program whose mission is to reduce or eliminate the problems of alcohol and drugs of abuse in its community workplace. On January 2017, the Mandatory Guidelines for Urine specimen were revised to include the drug testing of synthetic opioids (hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone) with an effective date for implementing the new guidelines on October 1, 2017. Similarly, the new Mandatory Guidelines for Oral Fluid specimen were published in the Federal Register on October 2019 with an effective implementing date of January 1,2020. The Workplace Helpline will need to expand its scope to include public request and inquiries on oral fluid specimen and the impact the additional alternative specimen have on workplace policy. In the future, when hair testing is approved, the helpline will also handle inquiries on hair testing. The SAMHSA’s Workplace Helpline responds to a critical need on the part of its largest constituent – small businesses (over 32.5 million accounting for 99.9 percent of all US businesses, SBA, 2021). Since its inception, the Workplace Helpline receives most of its requests for assistance from small business owners (i.e., employee populations of 500 or less). Small businesses also represent the segment least informed and least involved in addressing workplace alcohol and drug misuse problems. The Workplace Helpline also responds to significant number of calls by individuals inquiring about workplace drug testing and substance misuse prevention and treatment issues regarding prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol use. The Helpline service is available to all 50 states and territories of the United States and has assisted employers from other countries. Your responses to the questions provided below will assist the Government in selecting the appropriate acquisition method. Page limit: Maximum 11 pages (font size 10 or larger). A copy of the company capability statement will also be accepted. Responses are due on April 14th. The anticipated period of performance is one year with four one year option periods. After review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and formal solicitation may be published in the Federal Business Opportunities. Only Small Businesses may respond to this sources sought. Response to this notice shall include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) and must respond to the following questions: Is your business a small business under the NAICS code? Does your firm qualify as a small disadvantaged business? If disadvantaged specify is your firm certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? Are you considered a certified HUBZone firm? Are you considered woman-owned or operated business? Are you a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned? Is your business a large business? Describe your proven capability and current in-house capacity to respond to public/private workforces and personnel on workplace substance misuse issues and drug testing. Describe your proven capability and current capacity to provide technical assistance by telephone, email, fax, or other communication technique on issues including drug free workplaces, new drug testing technologies and related legal/policy issues. Describe your proven capability and current capacity for providing information regarding drug-free workplaces, drug testing, and assistance to those seeing assistance regarding drug-free workplace issues. Describe your and/or your staff capability regarding formal academic training and relevant experience to perform the work referenced in the project description. This is not request for proposal and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. Responses to this notice shall be emailed to
[email protected]. Responses must be received no later than October 14, 2022 by 3:00PM Eastern Standard Time. The subject line must have the Reference No. 277-23-0606 and Market Survey Response. No solicitation is currently available. Responses to this sources sought will not be considered adequate responses to the solicitation, a request to be added to a prospective offerors list, or a request to receive a copy of the solicitation. Reference No. 277-23-0606.