FY26-28 A45 Psychological fit for duty exam UPDATED
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is soliciting quotes for Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Exams for Law Enforcement personnel, designated as MISSION CRITICAL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price task order contract. The purpose is to ensure the operational readiness, safety, and psychological well-being of incumbent Deputy U.S. Marshals (DUSM). Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity requires contractors to provide psychological and psychiatric fitness-for-duty evaluations (PFFDE) for DUSMs. Services include conducting evaluations at contractor locations (with virtual options permitted) and delivering detailed Psychological Assessment Reports (PARs). These reports must include assessment procedures, clinical findings, diagnostic impressions, and the rationale for final determinations. Psychiatric FFD evaluations are also required if medical, diagnostic, or medication-related concerns are identified.
Key Requirements
- Conduct PFFDEs in compliance with prevailing professional mental health standards, applicable federal laws, and recognized best practice guidelines (e.g., APA, IACP).
- Personnel must possess terminal doctoral degrees in Psychology or M.D./D.O. in Psychiatry, relevant licenses, and significant post-doctoral/post-residency experience.
- All personnel must undergo background investigations and adhere to security and privacy requirements, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling and NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
- Only U.S. citizens are authorized to perform these services.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Individual task order based on Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2031 (for the overarching contract vehicle).
- Place of Performance: Various contractor locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Product Service Code: Q403 - Medical Evaluation And Screening Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 3, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission: Email a single PDF file to renee.leaman@usdoj.gov. The PDF must contain the completed and signed SF-1449 as the front page, followed by all supporting documents, including a capabilities package (maximum 15 pages). The email subject line must be:
FY26-28 A45 Psychological fit for duty exam - 15M10226QA4700048. - Evaluation: Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering Technical Acceptability and Price.
- Note: Failure to comply with submission instructions will result in an unresponsive quote. Vendors must enroll in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Contact
- Primary Contact: Renee Leaman (renee.leaman@usdoj.gov)