B550--POLICE PSYCHLOGIST EVALUATIONS - Base +4 OY [678] | POP: (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2031)

Amendment / Solicitation

This document contains two amendments to Solicitation 36C26226Q0277 for Police Psychologist Evaluations.

Amendment 03/12/2026:

• Corrected a typo regarding the location of employees/hospital, confirming it is in Tucson, AZ.
• Clarified the options for the place of performance: Virtual via Microsoft Teams, use of space in the Tucson VA Medical Center (VAMC), or contractor office within 20 miles of the Tucson VAMC.
• Corrected a reference to "pneumatic tube system."

Amendment 03/11/2026:

• Corrected the Response Subject line to the correct RFQ Number (36C26226Q0277).
• Updated SOW Section 5.a ("Specific Tasks") to specify the number of evaluations needed.
• Updated SOW Section 6 ("Place of Performance") to identify three options for location: SAVAHCS (Hospital space), Contractor space (within 20 miles of SAVAHCS Hospital), or Remote (via Microsoft Teams).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for VA Police psychological evaluations. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The NAICS code is 621112.

• Provide initial and annual psychological evaluations for VA Police Officers (including supervisors, training officers, detectives, chiefs, and deputy chiefs).

• Evaluations include Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Arizona Personality Inventory (CPI), Personal History Questionnaire, Clinical Interview, and Written Report for pre-employment. Annual evaluations include Clinical Interview and Written Report.

• Approximately 11 initial and 40 annual evaluations are anticipated.

• Results/reports must be a one-page letter to the Occupational Health Physician indicating Pass/Fail and Recommended/Not Recommended for firearm use.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base + 4 Option Years (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2031).

• Response Date/Time: 03-20-2026 10:00 Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic to Norman.Napper-Rogers@va.gov with subject line "RESPONSE TO RFQ 36C26226Q0277."

• Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation based on Price (more important) and Past Performance (CPARS and FAPIIS ratings).

• Questions Deadline: 03/16/2026 10:00 PDT.

• 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.

• Contractor must provide a licensed professional psychologist with a PhD and Arizona license.

• Options include: Virtual via Microsoft Teams, use of space in the Tucson VA Medical Center, or contractor office within 20 miles of the Tucson VAMC.

• Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via SAM.gov.

• Quotes must include a capabilities statement proving required certifications and education.

Amendment

This amendment (dated 03/11/2026) makes the following changes to Solicitation 36C26226Q0277 for Police Psychologist Evaluations:

• Response Subject Line Correction: Clarifies that the correct RFQ Number is 36C26226Q0277, not 36C26226Q0463.
• SOW 5.a "Specific Tasks" Update: The number of evaluations required has been updated.
• SOW 6 "Place of Performance" Update: Three options for the place of performance are now identified:
  • SAVAHCS (Hospital space)
  • Contractor space (within 20 miles of SAVAHCS Hospital)
  • Remote (via Microsoft Teams)

• Solicitation Number clarification
• Statement of Work (SOW) Section 5.a (Specific Tasks)
• Statement of Work (SOW) Section 6 (Place of Performance)

No changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are indicated by this amendment. Bidders should ensure their responses use the correct RFQ number and consider the updated details regarding the number of evaluations and place of performance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services for VA Police Psychological Evaluations at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The contract period of performance is from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031 (Base + 4 Option Years).

The contractor shall provide initial and annual psychological evaluations for all VA Police Officers, including supervisors, training officers, detectives, chiefs, and deputy chiefs. This includes pre-employment evaluations for conditional job offers and annual evaluations to determine continued emotional suitability for duty, particularly for firearm use. Evaluations consist of a clinical interview, written report, and specific assessments like the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) and Arizona Personality Inventory (CPI) for pre-employment. Annual evaluations include a clinical interview and written report. The contractor must provide a one-page report indicating Pass/Fail and Recommended/Not Recommended for firearm use. Approximately 90 initial and annual evaluations are anticipated, along with ad-hoc fitness-for-duty evaluations.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2031

• Place of Performance: Contractor's office (within 20 miles of Tucson, AZ 85723), via Microsoft Teams, or at the Tucson VA Medical Center.

• Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Submission Method: Electronic quotes to Norman.Napper-Rogers@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Comparative evaluation based on Price and Past Performance, with Price being more important. Past performance will be assessed using CPARS and FAPIIS ratings.

• Required Documents: Quote using the attached schedule, SAM UEI, and a capabilities statement proving required certifications and education.

• Questions Deadline: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT via email to Norman.Napper-Rogers@va.gov.

• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concern.

• NAICS Code: 621112 (Offices of Physicians) with a size standard of $13.5 Million.

• Offeror Registration: Required in System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• This solicitation is issued as an RFQ under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) procedures for commercial items.

• No discussions will be held; quotes should be based on provided information.

• Offerors must state acceptance of terms and conditions or list exceptions.

Sources Sought Announcement

This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market research purposes only. It is not a solicitation or request for proposals. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses interested in providing VA Police Psychological Evaluations for the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The anticipated Period of Performance is April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

• Provide initial and annual psychological evaluations for VA Police Officers (including supervisors, training officers, detectives, chiefs, and deputy chiefs).

• Conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for job candidates with a conditional job offer.

• Conduct annual psychological evaluations for incumbent officers to determine continued emotional suitability for firearm use, as per VHA Directive 0730(1).

• Evaluations include Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Arizona Personality Inventory (CPI), Personal History Questionnaire, Clinical Interview, and a Written Report.

• Provide a one-page written report to the Occupational Health Physician indicating Pass/Fail and Recommended/Not Recommended for firearm use.

• Provide approximately 90 initial and annual evaluations, plus ad-hoc fitness-for-duty evaluations.

• Solicitation Number: 36C26226Q0277

• NAICS Code: 621112

• Product Service Code: B550

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC

• Place of Performance: Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Tucson, AZ 85723. Services can be provided at the Contractor's office (within 20 miles of the medical center), via Microsoft Teams, or at the facility.

• Response Date: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.

• Required Information: Company name, address, POC, phone, fax, email, SAM UEI number, Cage Code, Tax ID Number, type of small business, and a capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform.

• This announcement is specifically seeking responses from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses.

• The contractor must provide a licensed professional psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and a license to practice in the State of California. Experience in performing police psychological evaluations is required.

• Strict adherence to VA information security, privacy, and data handling policies is mandatory. Background investigations may be required.