This is a set-aside for small businesses, including women-owned small businesses, to provide psychological testing and evaluation services for the Alaska VA Healthcare System. The contract includes a base year and four one-year options. Services must be performed in the Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area. Quotes are due by October 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST. The contractor must be ready to accept the first examination request within 30 days of award. Reports must be submitted within five business days of completing examinations. Invoices must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network. The award will be based on best value, not necessarily lowest price.
Reports must be faxed to the VA within five business days of completing the examination. the contractor shall fax to the va all completed examination reports within five business day of completing the examination.
Invoices are submitted in arrears after service, and payment follows the Prompt Payment Act. invoices shall be submitted in arrears: . . . in arrears after service and the government will make payment in accordance with the prompt payment act.
The contractor warrants that items delivered are merchantable and fit for use. the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The government will select the vendor presenting the overall best value based on comparative evaluation. the government reserves the right to select the vendor who presents the overall best value to the government based on comparative evaluation and not necessarily the vendor who presents the lowest price.
Psychologists must be board certified or board eligible, with full unrestricted licenses. all psychologists performing under this contract shall be board certified or board eligible having completed a residency program in psychology.
Liquidated damages apply for data breaches of sensitive personal information. liquidated damages must be paid by the contractor to va in the event of a data breach with respect to any sensitive personal information.
Psychologists with restricted, suspended, or revoked licenses will not be considered. psychologists who have current, full and unrestricted licenses in one or more states, but who have, or have ever had, a license restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily surrendered pending action, or denied upon application will not be considered.
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