Q519-- - FY23 Pearson Testing Contract

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) intends to negotiate with NCS Pearson, Inc., on a sole source basis pursuant to VAAR 873.104(d) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) wherein the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source , to provide high quality psychological tests for Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) Office of Mental Health.

Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of Veterans must be based on a thorough, objective evaluation of behavioral symptoms. Psychological tests are an integral part of this assessment process. Psychological tests provide an invaluable tool in diagnosing a patient s behavioral symptoms allowing clinical personnel to recommend treatments that are tailored to the individual needs. Additionally, they are essential for monitoring progress toward meeting treatment goals and outcomes.

NCS Pearson, Inc. will obtain and grant the right to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to utilize the tests, scoring algorithms, and norms. NCS Pearson, Inc. and the VA will ensure the legal rights to intellectual property are maintained and protected. Intellectual property will be stored in VA information systems and used to administer and score the tests.

NCS Pearson, Inc. will provide ALL of the following psychological tests:

Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

Beck Depression Inventory 2 (BDI2)

Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)

Beck Scale of Suicidal Ideation (BSSI)

Brief Symptom Inventory - 18 (BSI-18)

Battery for Health Improvement (BHI2)

Brief Battery for Health Improvement (BBHI2)

Millon Behavioral Medicine Diagnostic (MBMD) includes Bariatric and Pain Norms

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - III (MCMI3)

Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory - IV (MCMI4)

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI2)

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 RF (MMPI2 RF)

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 3 (MMPI3)

Quality of Life Inventory (QOLI)

Symptom Checklist-90-Revised (SCL9R)

NCS Pearson, Inc. will provide all tests updates, changes, or modifications during the contract period. VA will implement updates, changes, or modifications in VA s testing package.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 511210. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting capability statement to this office no later than February 16, 2023, at 12:00 pm EST. Email response to Selena.Robinson@va.gov reference 36C10X23Q0071Psychological Test in the subject line.

Costs associated with preparation, submission, and follow-up information requests are the offeror s responsibility. The Government will not reimburse for any associated costs. Telephone responses will not be accepted. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely the Contracting Officer s discretion. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the sole source procurement.