This is a solicitation for police psychological evaluations for VA police officers at the Bronx VAMC and the New Jersey HCS. The contractor will provide initial, annual, and incident psychological evaluations to determine suitability for duty and firearm carry. The period of performance is June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with four option years. Evaluations must be completed within 30 days of appointment scheduling. The contract is a firm-fixed-price type. Offers will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and price. Technical evaluation includes CVs, experience narratives, and references. Past performance will assess the offeror's record of delivery and quality. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Quotes are to be submitted electronically in two parts: technical and price. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses related to contract terms, conditions, and provisions, including those concerning security, small business set-asides, and payment procedures.
The estimated period of performance is June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with the provision of four option years. The evaluation shall be completed within 30 days from the date the designated facility points of contact calls to set up the appointment.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and invoices shall be submitted monthly.
The bid notice states that the contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
The bid notice states that the government will award a contract in accordance with FAR part 12 resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.
For the technical evaluation factor, the offer shall provide a curriculum vitae for each psychologist proposed to provide services under this contract, including a copy of board certification if applicable. The offeror shall also furnish a narrative describing experience providing police officer psychological assessments and information supporting that the offeror is a recognized expert demonstrating expertise in completing these specifically focused exams. Additionally, the offeror must demonstrate experience by identifying a minimum of three references for whom contracts of similar scope, size, and complexity are either ongoing or were completed within the past three years.
The bid notice states that when required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall assert its right to an equitable adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage, provided that if the contracting officer decides the facts justify the action, the contracting officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.
