Behavioral Forensic Psychiatrist

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR A FORENSIC PSYCHIATRIST RFI#DJF-19-2200-PR-0003062 Federal Bureau of Investigation Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) 1.0 Introduction Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) is conducting market research to obtain access to a Forensic Psychiatrist in the area of Behavioral Science and conflict resolution to successfully conduct FBI investigations through the use of consultation services regarding bizarre, vicious, or repetitive crimes; training on these specialized topics; advice on current and future research projects; and operational assistance responding to critical incidents. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI 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 FBI is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Vendors are advised that the U.S. 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 Request for Proposal (RFP), if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. 2.0 Background The FBI's Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) has a continuing requirement of facilitating the FBI's rapid response to, and the management of, crisis incidents; to assist FBI Field Divisions in pre-crisis planning and during a response to critical incidents and major investigations; to provide expertise in crisis management, negotiations, technical and tactical operations, behavioral assessments and aviation; and to present training programs in areas of expertise to FBI field offices, federal, state and local, and international partners. The increased frequency and severity of terrorist incidents affecting the United States has required a corresponding increase in CIRG's role in a global capacity both in response and training towards critical incident response. As such, CIRG has a need for a Medical Doctor (Psychiatrist) with an active Top Secret security clearance trained in the disciplines of Behavioral Science and Conflict Resolution to provide in-depth professional consultation, collaboration, and liaison services during active major Counterterrorism (CT) and Counterintelligence (CI) investigations, threat case consultations, and crisis negotiation matters and to provide psychological expertise for other aspects of CT, CI, and threat case management. 3.0 Goal The FBI's Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) seeks information to obtain expert support in the area of behavioral science and conflict resolution to successfully conduct FBI investigations through the use of consultation services regarding bizarre, vicious, or repetitive crimes; training on these specialized topics; advice on current and future research projects; and operational assistance responding to critical incidents. 4.0 Qualifications: Possess a Medical Degree in Psychiatry with a minimum of five (5) years of experience. Possess expert knowledge of basic psychological principals, methods, and testing and measurement techniques involved in personality assessment, and the ability to assess the validity and significance of behavioral data obtained through the investigative process. Possess expert knowledge of current research in the field of behavioral assessment, and the ability to select and design measurement tools that are compatible with the FBI's investigative goals. Possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in conducting psychiatric assessment of individuals, preferably individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds. Possess excellent interpersonal skills to maintain liaison with FBI representatives and to provide guidance to FBI personnel serving in the CIRG. Possess highly developed oral and written communication skills, in order to: effectively solicit support and gather information from others; document research findings clearly and effectively; convey highly technical information, and to conduct training for FBI personnel with varying levels of understanding. Possess a valid and current license to practice medicine in the United States. Possess a valid United States Passport. 5.0 Anticipated Use Case 3.1 Vendor participation in any Government wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC) or General Services Administration (GSA) schedules which may be utilized for the contract 3.2 The type of work the vendor has performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement to include the type of contract and method of contracting (GSA, GWAC, other contracting vehicle) 3.3 Individual RFI should not exceed ten (10) pages (to include Curriculum Vitae, Certification and Licensure, Publications they have written, Professional Affiliations) 6.0 Questions Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, risanders@fbi.gov and Contract Specialist, Ronda Jefferson at rdjefferson@fbi.gov by no later than May 13, 2019. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions will be answered by posting answers to the FedBizOps website under this same RFI notice; accordingly, questions SHALL NOT contain proprietary or classified information. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after May 13, 2019 will be answered. 7.0 Summary This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY to identify sources that can provide a Forensic Psychiatrist. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The FBI has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.