VASNHCS Police Psychological Assessments

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors that can provide annual police psychological assessments and initial pre-employment psychological assessments for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS). The assessments will be used to evaluate the psychological fitness of police officers to perform their duties. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, beginning approximately on February 16, 2026. The contractor will be required to provide licensed psychologists or psychiatrists to conduct the assessments, which will include a structured interview and written psychological testing. The contractor will also be required to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment results and comply with all applicable federal and VA regulations regarding information security and privacy. • The contractor will be required to provide annual psychological assessments for incumbent police officers and pre-employment assessments for new hires. • The assessments will be conducted in accordance with VA regulations and guidelines. • The contractor will be required to maintain the confidentiality of the assessment results and comply with all applicable federal and VA regulations regarding information security and privacy. • The contractor will be required to provide a report of the assessment results to the VA, which will include a recommendation regarding the officer's fitness for duty. • The contractor will be required to cooperate with the VA in the event of a security incident or data breach.