Vision Reviewing Consultant

Statement of Work

Background: This statement of work is for medical services to support two program offices within CBP’s Office of Human Resources Management (HRM): National Programs Division’s (NPD) Medical and Fitness Branch (MFB) and CBP Hiring Center (CBP HC). CBP National Programs Division is located in Washington, D.C, and for the purposes of this SOW, is responsible for the Drug Free Workplace Program, Independent Medical Examinations, reviews of medical documentation, and general examinations. CBP Hiring Center (CBP HC) is located in Bloomington, MN, and for the purposes of this SOW, is responsible for the coordination of the pre-employment candidate medical examinations and fitness tests for positions with medical standards and physical requirements, and for the scheduling of specimen collection services for the drug testing of candidates selected to occupy safety-sensitive positions.  

Place of performance: Services may be performed remotely, supporting a nationwide vision evaluation and review program. Work involves review of clinical documentation and coordination with program staff. Occasional travel may be required.

Schedule Hours: Services shall be provided on a continuous, as-needed basis to support CBP operations. The Contractor shall support standard business hours, as well as extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Requirements:

• Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice optometry or ophthalmology in a state, territory, district, or commonwealth of the U.S.

• At a minimum, shall be Board-Certified in optometry by the American Board of Optometry.

• The Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume shall contain the following: 

  • Evidence of a minimum of five (5) years of experience demonstrating knowledge of law enforcement and/or military hiring/screening experience and knowledge of the Office of Personnel Management’s policies about federal hiring.

• The Vision Reviewing Consultant shall review the vision consultations and submit written recommendations.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct clinical review and evaluation of vision examinations and test results for candidates and employees

• Assess visual acuity, color vision, depth perception, and other vision-related requirements in accordance with CBP medical standards

• Provide written clinical opinions and recommendations regarding vision suitability and fitness-for-duty

• Ensure all evaluations are conducted in compliance with applicable federal regulations, CBP requirements, and established clinical guidelines

• Review supporting medical documentation to determine whether candidates meet job-specific vision requirements

• Identify and assess any vision deficiencies or conditions that may impact job performance or safety

• Ensure all determinations are clinically accurate, consistent, and defensible

• Coordinate with the Lead Reviewing Physician Consultant and Program Managers to ensure timely completion of vision reviews and reporting

• Maintain strict adherence to privacy, confidentiality, and data protection requirements for all medical records

• Maintain all required professional licensure, certifications, and credentials throughout the period of performance

• Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready for Government review

• Support audits, inspections, and program reviews by providing clinical justification and documentation for vision determinations

• Identify trends or recurring issues in vision evaluations and provide recommendations for program or policy improvements

• Ensure responsiveness to high-volume processing requirements and time-sensitive determinations

• Provide consultation to the Government on vision standards, requirements, and evaluation criteria, as needed