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Country: USA
Summary: vasnhcs police psychological assessments
Deadline: 16 Feb 2026
Posting Date: 06 Feb 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 135195407
Document Ref. No.: 36C26126Q0359
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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:
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.
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.
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 pro...
Notice ID: 36c26126q0359
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Original Set Aside: service-disabled veteran-owned small business (sdvosb) set-aside (far 19.14)
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 261-network contract office 21 (36c261)
Product Service Code: q403 - medical- evaluation/screening
NAICS Code: 621112 - Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
Inactive Dates: mar 03, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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