B550--POLICE PSYCHLOGIST EVALUATIONS - Base +4 OY [678] | POP: (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2031)
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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) is soliciting quotes for Police Psychologist Evaluations for the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. This opportunity is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as an RFQ for commercial services. The contract will cover initial and annual psychological evaluations for VA Police Officers. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for all VA Police Officers, including pre-employment assessments for job candidates with conditional offers and annual evaluations for incumbent officers. These evaluations determine continued emotional suitability, particularly for firearm use, in accordance with VHA Directive 0730(1). Key tasks include:
- Pre-employment evaluations: Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Arizona Personality Inventory (CPI), Personal History Questionnaire, Clinical Interview, and a Written Report.
- Annual evaluations: Clinical Interview and a Written Report.
- Deliverables: A one-page written report to the Occupational Health Physician indicating Pass/Fail and Recommended/Not Recommended for firearm use.
- Volume: Approximately 90 initial and annual evaluations, plus ad-hoc fitness-for-duty evaluations.
- Personnel: A licensed professional psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and a license to practice in the State of California, with experience in police psychological evaluations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031 (Base + 4 Option Years)
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 621112 (Offices of Physicians), Size Standard: $13.5 Million
- Place of Performance: Contractor's office (within 20 miles of Tucson, AZ 85723), via Microsoft Teams, or at the Tucson VA Medical Center.
- Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Quotes Due: March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of quotes, with Price and Past Performance as the decision factors. Price is considered more important than past performance. Past performance will be assessed using CPARS and FAPIIS ratings. No discussions will be held; quotes should be comprehensive.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit electronic quotes to Norman.Napper-Rogers@va.gov with the subject line "RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0463". Submissions must include a quote using the attached schedule, SAM UEI, and a capabilities statement demonstrating required certifications and education. Offerors must also state acceptance of the terms and conditions or list any exceptions with rationale. Strict adherence to VA information security and privacy policies is mandatory.