State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) Content Development and Psychometric Analysis

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is pursuing a single source procurement for State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) Content Development and Psychometric Analysis services. This procurement is specifically targeting specialized content development and psychometric analysis to ensure valid, reliable, and fair law enforcement certification testing that meets statutory and legislative requirements. The contract, posted on January 6, 2025, with a response deadline of January 28, 2025, requires a service provider capable of creating public safety assessment content compatible with Pearson VUE's proprietary testing system. Key deliverables include comprehensive exam content development, psychometric analysis, and integration with existing testing infrastructure. The procurement mandates expertise in public safety assessment development, with a focus on creating assessments that meet rigorous professional standards for law enforcement certification. The contract term is specified as 36 months, during which the selected vendor will be responsible for maintaining the highest quality of examination content and analysis.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single source opportunity specifically targeting Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. (IOS, Inc.), which is deemed uniquely qualified due to their exclusive expertise and arrangement with Pearson VUE. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $150,000.00, covering the entire 36-month contract period. The sole source justification emphasizes IOS, Inc.'s unique capability to provide both specialized psychometric analysis and seamless integration with Pearson VUE's testing system, noting that no other vendors in the market can meet these specific requirements. The procurement has been approved by key FDLE leadership, including Julia Lycett, Chief of General Services, and Chad Brown, Director of Criminal Justice Professionalism, indicating a thorough internal review process.