VASNHCS Police Psychological Assessments

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 21, is soliciting proposals under solicitation 36C26126Q0359 for psychological evaluation services at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas, Nevada. This requirement provides comprehensive assessments for VA Police Officer applicants and incumbents to ensure mental stability and suitability for carrying firearms. The scope includes pre-employment evaluations featuring structured interviews and standardized testing, mandatory annual psychological fitness reviews for incumbent officers, and directed examinations for personnel referred due to specific job performance concerns.

Contractors must provide licensed psychologists or psychiatrists who possess expertise in clinical assessment and familiarity with relevant employment laws, including the ADA and the Privacy Act of 1974. Evaluators are responsible for administering standardized psychological tests that assess personality traits and psychopathology without the use of Mental Health Assistant software. Services may be delivered via encrypted, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms provided they maintain the same documentation standards as in-person procedures. Following each assessment, the contractor must submit an unequivocal recommendation report to the Agency Medical Officer detailing the individual’s psychological fitness for medical clearance.

This solicitation is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC; SDVOSBC) set-aside under NAICS 621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists and PSC Q403 MEDICAL- EVALUATION/SCREENING. The response deadline is February 20, 2026, as clarified in the second of three total attachments. Amendment 0001 was issued to provide responses to questions and answers, while Amendment 0002 corrected a typographical error regarding the final submission date. Austin Mitts serves as the point of contact for this requirement.