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VASNHCS Police Psychological Assessments
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The Department of Veterans Affairs Southern Nevada Healthcare System is seeking qualified contractors to provide psychological evaluation services for VA Police Officer applicants and current officers. The contract requires pre-employment evaluations involving structured interviews and standardized psychological testing to assess personality traits, mental stability, and substance use. Annual evaluations will include verbal interviews and possibly additional testing if concerns arise, while special examinations will be conducted for incumbents referred due to possible psychological issues affecting job performance, in line with VA Handbook 5019. Evaluators must be licensed psychologists or psychiatrists with expertise in clinical and personnel assessment, familiar with VA policies and relevant employment laws such as ADA and HIPAA. The contract emphasizes maintaining confidentiality and professional standards, with written consent required before assessments. Psychological tests must be administered without using the Mental Health Assistant software, and reports must provide clear, concise recommendations regarding the officer’s psychological fitness for duty. Telehealth evaluations are permitted but must follow the same rigorous procedures as in-person exams, utilizing secure, encrypted HIPAA-compliant video platforms. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, with proposals due by mid-February 2026.
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Place of Performance
Las Vegas, NV, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Amendment 0002 - The purpose of this amendment is to correct a typographical error, - The SF-30 header states the due date is extended to 02/20/2026 at 12:00 PM PST. - The description in Item 14 references an extension to 12/20/2026 at 12:00 PM PST. The correct RFQ response due date is 02/20/2026. 12:00PM PST.
Amendment 0001 issued to answer Q&A and extend RFQ response due date to 02/12/2026.
Psychological Evaluation Services for VA Police Officers
The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive psychological evaluation services for VA Police Officer applicants and incumbents. These services are critical to ensure the officers' emotional and mental stability, as well as their suitability to carry firearms and perform essential job functions.
Scope of Services:
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Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations:
- Conduct structured interviews and administer at least two standardized psychological tests for new VA Police Officer applicants. Tests should assess normal-range personality traits and psychopathology.
- Evaluate mental stability, substance abuse, and other behaviors critical to job performance.
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Annual Psychological Evaluations:
- Conduct verbal interviews annually to assess the psychological fitness of incumbent VA Police Officers for job-related factors.
- Administer additional psychological tests if concerns about psychological fitness arise during the interview.
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Directed/Special Examinations:
- Perform evaluations for incumbent officers referred due to objective evidence suggesting compromised job performance because of psychological issues.
- Follow guidelines outlined in an occupational health evaluation, as per VA Handbook 5019.
Qualifications:
- Personnel must be licensed psychologists or psychiatrists in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the U.S., or the District of Columbia.
- Evaluators should have expertise in clinical and personnel assessment, be familiar with VA policies, and knowledgeable in relevant employment law, including ADA, USERRA, GINA, ADEA, HIPAA, and The Privacy Act of 1974.
Evaluation Components:
- Obtain written authorization from the applicant or officer before conducting evaluations.
- Conduct comprehensive, structured interviews focusing on job-relevant information while adhering to professional and industry standards.
- Utilize standardized psychological tests, ensuring confidentiality by not using the Mental Health Assistant (MHA) software for these evaluations.
Telehealth Considerations:
- Ensure remote evaluations via video communication technology follow traditional in-person procedures and maintain thorough documentation.
- Use HIPAA-compliant, non-public facing video platforms with encryption to protect privacy and confidentiality.
Reporting:
- Submit a thorough recommendation report following the evaluation, detailing the officer’s psychological fitness while providing only the necessary level of detail for medical clearance by the EOH Agency Medical Officer.
- Ensure recommendations are unequivocal, mentioning any compromised functional requirements if found.
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