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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-16-2019 None Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24619Q0434 04-16-2019

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04/19/2019 @ 0700AM EST

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received.

Q1) Will the psychologists be able to use discretion w/ alternative testing?

A1) See highlighted section in the attached amended PWS, section 5.1.

Q2) Will the agency provide spaces and/or internet access to the contractor?

A2) Yes.

Q3) Is the agency ok with face-to-face tele-assessments?

A3) Yes.

Q4) Who's the incumbent?

A4) Dr. Jon H. Moss PhD.

Cole J. Culley Contracting Officer

VA-VHA-SAOE-2018-B245AA35

B.3 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. Contract Title. Psychological Services for Police

2. Background/Dates of Service (Period Of Performance). The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center is requesting Psychological Services for Police at the medical center in Richmond, VA for Five Years, starting October 1, 2019 and ending on September 30, 2024.

3. Scope.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary for Psychological Services for Police as needed by RICVAMC. Vendor will respond and be onsite ready to deliver services at the requested service time.

4. Requirements:

4.1 INTRODUCTION

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Police Service of the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center (t/a Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center/RVAMC), located at 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard, Richmond, Virginia, requires psychological assessments for police officer new hires and current officers.

4.2 EDUCATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Must have:

· PhD degree

· Clinical Psychologist License

5. Specific Requirements:

5.1 POST-OFFER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

Police Services at RVAMC requires post-offer psychological assessments for potential law enforcement officers. This evaluation involves administration, scoring, and interpretation of a psychological instrument designed to evaluate the psychological stability of applicants to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with being a law enforcement officer with the RVAMC to include services to be conducted in accordance with accepted professional standards by a licensed physician (IAW 5 CFR § 339.301) including, but not limited to; Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2-RF), Personal History Questionnaire (PsyQ), California Psychological Inventory (CPI-Public Safety), etc. Phycologists shall utilize the same method of testing for the duration of the contract and shall not substitute for another method after the award date. Applicant’s responses will be compared with a normative sample of individuals who have applied to be law enforcement officers. The evaluation also involves a review of all available documentations including available background information and a face-to- face semi-structured clinical interview. Whenever possible, the evaluation will be conducted at the RVAMC. A “report” which outlines the psychologist’s recommendation will be submitted within 1 week of the interview.

5.2 ANNUAL PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLNESS CHECK-UP

Police Services at RVAMC requires an annual psychological wellness check- up with all sworn members of the RVAMC’s law enforcement unit. Purpose of interview is to evaluate the officer’s ability to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with his/her position. Evaluation also includes a conversation with the Unit’s supervisor to determine whether or not any issue exists which is deemed to have a negative impact on the officer’s psychological functioning. Interview will cover both professional and personal issues. A “report” will be submitted the RVAMC’s medical department within 1 week of the check-up.

6. Special Contract Requirements:

6.1 Hours of Operation

The services covered by this contract shall be furnished by the contractor as defined herein. The contractor shall not be required, except in case of emergency, to furnish such services on Federal Holidays or during off duty hours as described below.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, excluding federal holidays which are as follows:

Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a federal holiday. When one of the holidays falls on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a Federal Holiday.

6.2 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

A full background check is not required for this position; however, all contract employees must bring photo identification and advance notice from the requiring service to obtain a VA Badge in order to work on a VA Facility.

Upon award, the requiring service department will provide the contractor with detailed instructions on fulfilling security.

6.3 BILLING AND PAYMENT

The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form via VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp.

Invoices shall be submitted monthly in arrears. The following information must be included on all submitted invoices. Invoices submitted without the following information may be rejected for payment. Invoices shall include a minimum:

Contract Number Obligation/Purchase Order Number Invoice Number CLIN (contract line item number) Date of Service

6.4 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Government and the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements on this contract. The Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract administration. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that shall affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of this contract.

In the event the contractor affects any such change at the direction of any person other than the contracting officer without authority, no adjustment shall be made in the contract price to cover an increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Points of Contact Contracting Officer (CO) Cole J. Culley Department of Veterans Affairs 100 Emancipation Drive Building 27 Hampton, VA 23667 757-728-7014 Fax: 757-728-3132 Cole.culley@va.gov

6.5 KEY PERSONNEL

Key personnel will be identified in the offer and shall be considered key personnel essential for the successful completion of the work performed under the contract. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed, diverted or replaced from the work without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall submit written notice of proposed personnel changes to the Contracting Officer for approval at least thirty (30) business days in advance.

6.6 DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. CO - Contracting Officer B. COR - Contracting Officer's Representative C. RICHMOND VAMC – Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, located in Richmond, VA D. QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan