Q403--VA POLICE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for VA Police Psychological Evaluations to be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, is issuing this solicitation. The government anticipates awarding an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Provision of VA Police Psychological Evaluations.

• Evaluations must be performed by a licensed psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology and at least five years of postgraduate experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

• Personnel must be licensed in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia with full and unrestricted licenses.

• Services require a Psychologist experienced with adults and performing psychological assessments on police officers and/or police officer applicants.

• Desired: Psychologist board certified in Forensics by the American Board of Behavioral Psychology (ABBP).

• Personnel must have no physical/mental limitations, no loss of clinical privileges, no pending malpractice litigation, be in good standing with institutions, and have no pending felony criminal charges.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).

• Ordering Period: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Approximately $9 Million.

• Minimum Contract Quantity: 15 evaluations.

• Maximum Contract Quantity: 150 evaluations.

• Contract Performance Period: Base period (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) through five ordering periods, each one year in duration.

• Quotes are due by 10:00 AM MDT on May 22, 2026.

• Submission is via email to the office specified in the solicitation.

• Quotes must include solicitation number, offeror information (name, address, UEI), technical information (max 3 pages), past performance (3 recent, relevant contracts, max 3 pages), and total price.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• The Government intends to evaluate and award without discussions.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• Principal NAICS Code: 621330 - Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians).

• Size Standard: $9 Million.

• The solicitation incorporates VAAR Clause 852.219-73 (VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES) and VAAR Clause 852.219-75 (VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION), indicating a potential focus or requirement for SDVOSBs.

• Attachment 1 - Statement of Work is referenced.

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference or attached.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for VA Police Psychological Evaluations. The government is procuring services to conduct these evaluations.

• Services for VA Police Psychological Evaluations.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are provided in the attached "Attachment 1 - Statement of Work."

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 05-22-2026 10 AM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.

• Proposals are due by the specified response date and time.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business).

• Solicitation Number: 36C25926Q0450

• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80111

• NAICS Code: 621330

• Product Service Code: Q403

• Place of Performance: Sheridan VA Medical Center, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan WY 82801, USA.

• Contact: Aaron Thurber, Contracting Officer, aaron.thurber@va.gov, 303-712-5745.

• Additional documents referenced: "S02 - 36C25926Q0450" and "Attachment 1 - Statement of Work."

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To acquire psychological evaluations and testing for VA Police Officers at the Sheridan VA Medical Center to determine their suitability for duty, particularly concerning the use of a firearm and overall emotional stability.

• Provide initial, annual, and incident-based psychological evaluations for all VA Police Officers (including supervisors, detectives, chiefs, etc.).

• Re-examine officers annually to ensure continued emotional suitability.

• Conduct re-examinations when there is a sudden or dramatic change in an employee's behavior that raises concerns about their suitability.

• Evaluations may be conducted via video teleconference or at an off-site location within 30 miles of the facility.

• Assessments must include a psychological evaluation of emotional and mental stability.

• Standardized psychological testing may be used if there is a reason to question an officer's suitability during the interview.

• Provide a one-page report to the Occupational Health Physician indicating Pass/Fail and Recommended/Not Recommended for firearm use. A copy is also sent to the Chief of Police.

• Evaluations must be completed within 30 days of the appointment being scheduled.

• Reports must be sent to the Occupational Health Department and Chief of Police within 5 business days of the evaluation.

• Services are for VA Police Officers at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.

• Evaluators must be licensed psychologists with a doctoral degree and at least five years of postgraduate experience.

• Personnel must have no physical/mental limitations, malpractice litigation, or felony criminal charges.

• Reports are confidential and considered property of the VA; disclosure is limited to specific findings regarding fitness for duty and functional limitations, as authorized by law.

• The contractor must immediately report any refusal to cooperate by a US Government employee.