VASNHCS Police Psychological Assessments
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 VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is soliciting proposals for comprehensive psychological evaluation services for VA Police Officer applicants and incumbents. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside aims to ensure officers' emotional and mental stability and suitability for duty. Proposals are due February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
Services include:
- Pre-Employment Evaluations: Structured interviews and at least two standardized psychological tests for new applicants, assessing personality, psychopathology, mental stability, and substance abuse.
- Annual Evaluations: Verbal interviews for incumbent officers to assess psychological fitness, with additional testing if concerns arise.
- Directed/Special Examinations: Evaluations for incumbent officers referred due to objective evidence of compromised job performance from psychological issues, following VA Handbook 5019 guidelines.
Qualifications
Personnel must be licensed psychologists or psychiatrists in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C. Evaluators require expertise in clinical and personnel assessment, familiarity with VA policies, and knowledge of relevant employment law (ADA, USERRA, GINA, ADEA, HIPAA, Privacy Act of 1974). Telehealth evaluations must be HIPAA-compliant and encrypted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: February 20, 2026 - February 19, 2031 (five ordering periods)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Proposal Due: February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM PST
- Published: February 20, 2026 (latest amendment)
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance. Submissions must be in three separate parts: Price, Technical, and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
This solicitation has been amended multiple times. Amendment 0002 corrected a typographical error, confirming the final due date. Amendment 0001 extended the due date and clarified the three-part proposal submission structure.