Bid guide
How to bid on VA Police psychological evaluations for the Department of Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking psychological evaluation services for VA Police at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The solicitation is an RFQ for commercial services, with an anticipated firm-fixed-price award.
The initial contract period runs from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2028, with four option years if exercised. The solicitation number is 36C26327Q0038.
Key dates and the quote deadline
Technical questions are due by 12:00 p.m. Central time on October 29, 2026. Send questions by email to Cameron Rick, Contracting Specialist, at [email protected].
Quotes are due by 12:00 p.m. Central time on November 6, 2026. Email the quote to [email protected]. The offeror is responsible for ensuring the complete quote reaches the contracting office before the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. To be eligible for award, a business must be registered and current in SAM and registered with the Small Business Administration.
The listed NAICS code is 621330, with a $9 million size standard. The VA will accept quotes only from responsible contractors.
How to access and submit a quote
To find the solicitation through the portal, click “View original source.” If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one.
Review the solicitation documents for the contract line items, quantities, units of measure, and any quote instructions. Email your completed quote to [email protected] before the November 6 deadline.
Practical preparation tips
Check that your SAM registration is current and your SBA registration is in place before submitting. Confirm that your business meets the solicitation’s eligibility and size-standard requirements.
Use the solicitation documents to build your quote around the listed line items and units. Follow the document’s instructions, check that all required parts are included, and allow time to verify that the full email and attachments have been sent and received before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.