7610--Minneapolis VA Health Care System Mental Health Psych Testing Intent to Sole Source Notice
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to NCS Pearson, Inc. for WAIS-5 Complete Kits for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by March 6, 2026, 17:00 CT, to demonstrate their ability to provide the required supplies.
Purpose & Justification
The VA is acquiring WAIS-5 Complete Kits under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The purpose of this notice is to gauge market interest and capability from other potential sources.
Scope of Requirement
The primary requirement is for the provision of WAIS-5 Complete Kits to support mental health psychological testing at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: NCS Pearson, Inc.
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 17:00 CT
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7610 (Books And Pamphlets)
- NAICS Code: 323117 (Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books))
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement providing clear and unambiguous evidence of their ability to provide the WAIS-5 Complete Kits. The Government reserves the discretion to not compete this proposed contract based on responses. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed with negotiations solely with NCS Pearson, Inc.
Capabilities statements must address the following:
- Organization's socio-economic category.
- Manufacturer status; if not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer, their socio-economic category, and provide an authorized distributor letter.
- A completed certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin (e.g., "USA" for domestic end products).
- Compliance with 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii).
- Contemplated subcontracting, including percentage and tasks.
Set-Aside & Applicable Regulations
No specific set-aside is designated for this intended sole source award. However, responses will inform the VA's determination regarding potential competition. VAAR 852.219-76 (VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses) and VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market Items) may apply if a set-aside were to be established or if competitive responses lead to a different contracting approach.
Point of Contact
For inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted.