NCIS Peer Support Training and Consultation Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement to identify qualified sources for Peer Support Training and Consultation Services. This effort aims to support NCIS personnel on the Peer Support (PS) Team and provide ongoing clinical review. The anticipated contract will be a Base plus four Option Years. Responses are due by April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
NCIS seeks support for its Peer Support Program (PSP) to help personnel cope with personal and work-related issues, enhancing existing agency resources. The services include:
- Annual Training: A 40-hour session at NCIS HQ Quantico, VA, or an approved alternate location (virtual option available). Training materials must be submitted in draft and final formats.
- Ongoing Consultation & Clinical Support: Training and advising on the structure, development, and activities of the PS Team, incorporating modernized techniques.
- Monthly Training Schedule: Development and delivery of a monthly schedule to address emergent and developmental NCIS requirements.
- On-Demand Support: Accessible 24/7 via email, telephone, or video conferencing for coaching, consulting, and mentoring.
- Critical Incident Response: Ad hoc training and immediate availability for coaching, consulting, and mentoring related to critical incidents.
Personnel Requirements
Key personnel must possess:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in police/public safety psychology, crisis intervention, trauma recovery, and violence prevention.
- Experience with law enforcement-specific and mass casualty disaster events.
- American Board for Professional Psychology for Police and Public Safety certification.
- Doctorate-level licensed psychologist (Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology).
- Experience working globally and in extreme, high-risk environments.
- All personnel must be U.S. Citizens.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Base Year (Sep 30, 2026 - Sep 29, 2027) plus four (4) Option Years (ending Sep 29, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Open to all business sizes (market research stage).
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: NCIS HQ Quantico, VA, or other government-approved location.
Submission Details
Interested vendors should submit responses via email to Colleen Powers (colleen.powers@ncis.navy.mil) and Judith M. Campbell (judith.campbell@ncis.navy.mil) by the deadline. Submissions should include:
- Business name and address
- Company representative and title
- CAGE Code, Business Size, and Classification
- Capability summary detailing experience with similar services, preferably for law enforcement.
- Information on Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles, if applicable.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. Vendors should clearly mark any proprietary information and demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).