Clinical Psychology Assessments

The Defense Health Agency’s Healthcare Contracting Division – Northeast, located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole-source basis to NCS Pearson, Inc. This procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1, which permits contracting without full and open competition when only one responsible source exists. The contract’s purpose is to acquire proprietary Clinical Psychological Assessments exclusively published by NCS Pearson, underpinning the unique requirement that no other supplier can fulfill the agency’s needs. The solicitation, titled "Clinical Psychology Assessments," was posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 18, 2026. The place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, and the contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals and does not request quotations or proposals; instead, it serves to gauge interest and capability solely to assist the agency in determining whether competitive procurement is appropriate. No formal evaluation factors, competition, or pricing details are provided, reflecting the sole-source justification and non-competitive nature of the acquisition. The contract excludes socio-economic set-asides and does not specify performance period, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, or detailed technical standards beyond the reliance on NCS Pearson’s proprietary assessments. Contract administration data, such as payment or invoicing procedures, is minimal, with a single point of contact via email for inquiries. The absence of detailed clauses or attachments, special contract requirements beyond sole-source justification, and the lack of security or personnel stipulations further emphasize this is a narrowly tailored procurement focused exclusively on securing established psychological assessment instruments from the sole authorized provider.