Q403--Police Officer Psychological Exam
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23, is soliciting quotes for Police Officer Psychological Examination Services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in St Cloud, MN. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The services include fitness for duty evaluations for police officers and other public safety personnel. Quotes are due by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Fitness for Duty psychological evaluations, encompassing initial new employee evaluations, yearly annual evaluations, and reevaluations. Specific assessments include MMPI-2, CPI, GAD-7, and PHQ-9. Evaluators must be licensed physicians or psychologists with at least five years of postgraduate experience. Evaluations must be completed within 30 days of appointment scheduling, with reports submitted to the St. Cloud VA Health Care System Occupational Health Department.
Amendment 0001 clarifies key aspects:
- Virtual Delivery: Secure virtual delivery (e.g., Zoom) is acceptable for evaluations, aligning with VHA Directive 0730(1) and HIPAA compliance.
- Off-Site Location: The 30-minute drive time requirement for off-site evaluations can be met via secure virtual platforms.
- Provider Qualifications: Psychologists licensed under PSYPACT are acceptable, provided they are licensed in a PSYPACT-participating state (like Minnesota). Licensed psychologists and psychiatrists are confirmed as acceptable providers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published Date: April 16, 2026 (Amendment 0001)
Eligibility & Evaluation
This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 621330 with a size standard of $9.5 Million. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest price quote that conforms to the solicitation and is deemed reasonable. Special standards of responsibility include providing provider licensing information. Past performance references (up to five, within the last three years) are required. Quotes must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days.
Submission Details
Quotes must be submitted electronically in .pdf or .docx format to John.Milroy@VA.GOV. The subject line should be "Solicitation – 36C26326Q0506".