VASNHCS Police Psychological Assessments

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21, is soliciting proposals for psychological evaluation services to support the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). This requirement involves conducting comprehensive assessments for VA Police Officer applicants and incumbents in Las Vegas, Nevada, to ensure their emotional and mental stability and suitability for carrying firearms. The scope includes pre-employment evaluations featuring structured interviews and standardized testing, annual fitness-for-duty interviews for incumbent officers, and directed examinations for personnel showing objective evidence of compromised job performance. Evaluations must adhere to VA Handbook 5019 guidelines and utilize HIPAA-compliant technology for any telehealth components.

Contractors must provide licensed psychologists or psychiatrists who possess expertise in clinical personnel assessment and familiarity with federal employment laws, including ADA and HIPAA. Evaluators are responsible for administering standardized psychological tests, conducting structured clinical interviews, and submitting formal recommendation reports to the Agency Medical Officer regarding an officer's psychological fitness. This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) set-aside under NAICS 621112 for Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists, and PSC Q403 for Medical Evaluation/Screening.

The solicitation is identified by number 36C26126Q0359, with Austin Mitts serving as the point of contact. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. The formal request for quotations includes three attachments: the original RFQ document posted on February 5, 2026, and two subsequent amendments. Amendment 0001 addressed questions and answers, while Amendment 0002 was issued to resolve a typographical error regarding the final response deadline.