Expert Testimony at DOHA Hearings

The contract requires the provision of expert witness testimony at Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals hearings to support mental health evaluations related to security clearance determinations. This includes comprehensive preparation work, travel to hearing locations, and in-person courtroom testimony, ensuring that the expert’s professional insights are effectively conveyed to adjudicators. The services are critical to the fairness and accuracy of clearance appeals, with the expert expected to interpret clinical findings and offer authoritative analysis grounded in mental health practice. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to management, scientific, and technical consulting services. It was posted on June 18, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contracting agency is the Defense CI and Security Agency under the Department of Defense, though specific office addresses and points of contact are not provided. Performance location details are unspecified, indicating that testimony may be required at various DOHA hearing venues nationwide, necessitating flexibility in travel and scheduling for the contractor.