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R405--Vector Psychometric Group

Solicitation36C24126Q0368Notice typePre solicitationWest Haven, CT

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R405--Vector Psychometric Group

Presolicitation36C24126Q0368Apr 28, 2026 · v1

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1, intends to award a one-year sole source contract to Vector Psychometric Group, LLC for the Headache Center of Excellence program at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, CT. This requirement supports the continued development of Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measurements and an item bank focused on headache symptoms and impacts relevant to Veterans. The agency is utilizing the authority of FAR 6.103-1, asserting that only one responsible source can satisfy the requirements for these professional services.

The scope of work involves conducting qualitative studies and interviews with Veterans, designing study protocols, and leading cognitive debriefing and item validation processes. Vector Psychometric Group, LLC will be responsible for developing and refining headache measurement models, managing de-identified data, and providing ongoing psychometric analysis and project management. Deliverables include refined conceptual models based on Veteran input, wave-based item testing, the development of materials for quantitative validation, and the production of technical tables, figures, and manuscripts.

This pre-solicitation notice is identified by solicitation number 36C24126Q0368 and is classified under NAICS 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC R405 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. Chelsea Cortright is the primary point of contact for this procurement. Responses regarding this notice must be received by May 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. One attachment, a .docx file titled 36C24126Q0368.docx, was included in the published notice.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: May 8, 2026Expired 26 days ago
NAICS: 541990 (opens in new tab)
PSC: R405 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Updated: Apr 28, 2026
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (opens in new tab)
Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department: —
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Chelsea Cortright

Place of performance

West Haven, CT 06516

USA

Original Description

Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award a sole source contract. This is not a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract with: VECTOR PSYCHOMETRIC GROUP, LLC 847 EMILY LN CHAPEL HILL, 27516 USA SAM UEI: K4ALKNLEDFM5 The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 1, intends to award a one-year contract on a sole source basis for the Headache Center of Excellence program at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT. This contract will support continued development of Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) measurements and an item bank focused on headache symptoms and impacts important to Veterans. Scope includes: Conducting qualitative studies and interviews with Veterans; Preparing de-identified data and reports; Developing and refining headache measurement models, item banks, and PRO instruments; Leading cognitive debriefing studies and item validation processes; Designing study protocols and recruitment plans; Providing ongoing support for measurement design, psychometric analysis, and project management; Participating in meetings, project tracking, and preparing high-quality deliverables (tables, figures, manuscripts). Deliverables include: Refinement of conceptual and measurement models based on Veteran input; Execution of qualitative cognitive debriefing and wave-based item testing; Ongoing item bank revision and refinement; Development of study protocols and materials for quantitative validation; Advice and consultation on methodology and analysis. The contractor will provide the required parts and labor. Since the intent is to procure this on a sole source basis, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. The authority for this action is FAR 6.103-1Â Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The NAICS 541990. The size standard is $19.5 million. The PSC/FSC is R405. Interested persons may contact the Contracting Specialist by email at [email protected] regarding this procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Response must be received by 05/08/2026 NLT 11:00am EST.