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Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

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NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 23

1303 5TH STREET, SUITE 300

CORALVILLE IA 52241

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Contracting Officer John Milroy john.milroy@va.gov 605-336-3230

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

St. Cloud VA Health Care System

4801 Veterans Drive

St Cloud MN

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This is an amendment to a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This amendment to Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0506 is answer questions from prospective vendors.

Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by Wednesday April 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

Questions for Police Psychological Examination Services for the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

Question 1:

Page 6 of the solicitation (Section B.3, Statement of Work) states:

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN 56303 Would the Government consider allowing the Place of Performance to include secure virtual delivery (e.g., Zoom or equivalent), in addition to the stated physical location?

Government Answer: Per VHA Directive 0730(1) PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF VA POLICE OFFICERS Section 7 TELEHEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

a. For evaluations conducted remotely through video communication technology, administration procedures should be kept as close as possible to the traditional, in-person procedures and documented in the written report.

b. Remote audio-visual monitoring of the test administration, even with self-administered instruments, is essential. Select a non-public facing video teleconference platform that is compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rule requirements and apply administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect information.

Question 2:

Page 9 of the solicitation (Section B.3, Statement of Work) states:

DELIVERY OF SERVICE:

If evaluation is completed off-site, the contractor will have the ability to meet with the applicant/officer at a location within a 30-minute drive time from the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.

Would the Government consider permitting off-site evaluations to be conducted via a secure virtual platform (e.g., Zoom or equivalent), where appropriate, in lieu of the 30-minute drive-time requirement?

Government Answer: Per VHA Directive 0730(1) PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF VA POLICE OFFICERS Section 7 TELEHEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

a. For evaluations conducted remotely through video communication technology, administration procedures should be kept as close as possible to the traditional, in-person procedures and documented in the written report.

b. Remote audio-visual monitoring of the test administration, even with self-administered instruments, is essential. Select a non-public facing video teleconference platform that is compliant with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rule requirements and apply administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect information.

The Solicitation states that, “If evaluation is completed off-site, the contractor will have the ability to meet with the applicant/officer at a location within a 30-minute drive time from the St. Cloud VA Health Care System.”

Question 3:

Can the VA please clarify whether this requirement precludes psychologists licensed under PSYPACT, given that Minnesota is a PSYPACT-participating state, from conducting remote evaluations?

Government Answer: VHA Directive 0730(1) PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF VA POLICE OFFICERS Section 5. EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS does not state that the licensing must be issued by a specific state of the United States. It states, “Evaluations shall be conducted only by licensed psychologists and psychiatrists who are qualified by their education, training, and experience to conduct psychological assessments.”

Further Solicitation 36C26326Q0506 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EVALUATOR (Page 10) does not must be issued by a specific state of the United States. It says that “shall be evaluated by a licensed physician and surgeon or a licensed psychologist” The licensing may be issues by any State of the United States but must be active.

Question 4:

The Solicitation states: “Offeror shall provide the physician, surgeon, and/or psychologist licensing that will be conducting the evaluations and testing.”

Can the VA please confirm that a licensed psychologist is considered an acceptable provider to fulfill this requirement?

Government Answer: Per VHA Directive 0730(1) PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS OF VA POLICE OFFICERS Section 5. EXAMINER QUALIFICATIONS “Evaluations shall be conducted only by licensed psychologists and psychiatrists who are qualified by their education, training, and experience to conduct psychological assessments.”

Question 5:

Solicitation states it will be awarded to "Responsible Contractors".......What does Responsible Contractor mean?

Government Answer: A “Responsible Contractors” is a vendor that meets that qualifications as listed in the solicitation, has an active SAM.Gov registrations, meets that set-aside requirements, is does not appear on any disbarment list and meets the requirements of FAR 9.104-1 General standards.

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