Psychologist Support-Critical Incident Stress Debriefing and Peer to Peer Training
- Client
- Department of the Treasury
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 621330
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- Contact
- Kimberly Cardinali
Description
AI GeneratedThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) division requires a contracted psychologist to provide specialized medical and psychological support services. The scope of work includes Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Peer-to-Peer Training, program collaboration, and Continuing Professional Education to support the mental health, physical, emotional, and mental stability of IRS-CI employees. Key personnel delivering these services must hold the necessary credentials and experience in law enforcement psychology. This Sources Sought Notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a formal solicitation or contract commitment. Interested vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements must submit a capability statement package limited to six single-spaced pages (a one-page cover letter and a five-page body). Cover letters must include company details, UEI number, point of contact information, associated GWAC vehicles, and business size under NAICS code 511210. Submissions must be emailed to Kim Cardinali by 10:00 AM EDT on October 13, 2026. The draft performance work statement outlines a proposed one-year base period of performance running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 1_b PWS-P2P-Critical Incident-V9 - Draft RFI.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable vendors to provide psychological support services, critical incident stress debriefing, and peer-to-peer training for Criminal Investigation personnel. This market research notice covers an estimated workforce of 3,000 employees. Capability statements are sought from interested industry sources.
- Issued by
- Internal Revenue Service
- Responses due
- 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 13, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit to Kim Cardinali electronically in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word format. Response is limited to a 6-page capability statement (1 page cover, 5 pages body).
- Contract term
- Base period from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with three one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2030.
- Place of performance
- Nationwide, remote Posts of Duty, contractor office, IRS-CI designated locations, and occasional international locations.
Scope of work
- Provide Critical Incident Stress Debriefing counseling and assessments
- Deliver stress management training and intervention counseling
- Deploy teams nationwide and internationally for critical incident care
- Lead and facilitate one-week Peer-to-Peer training classes
- Conduct wellness assessments and mental health awareness discussions
- Provide course materials and Continuing Professional Education sessions
- Designate a dedicated point of contact for program collaboration
- Maintain secure central administration and medical records
Minimum qualifications
- Key personnel must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent credentials in psychology
- Extensive expertise in federal law enforcement and/or military environments
- Capability to deploy teams nationwide and internationally
Documents to include with the bid
- Capability statement
- Cover sheet including UEI, company address, business size, and point of contact details
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 5000230195
- Agency
- Department of the Treasury
- Buying office
- Internal Revenue Service › Special Operations
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 13, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 7, 2026
- NAICS
- 621330 · Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
- Product/service code
- R423
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- Place of performance
- DC, 20224
- Contracting contact
- Kimberly Cardinali
kimberly.m.cardinali@irs.gov
Read the official notice description
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) ONLY. This SSN is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP. The SSN does not commit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract for any supply or service. The IRS is not at this time seeking quotes or proposals. Responders are advised that the IRS will not pay any cost incurred in response to this SSN. All costs associated with responding to this SSN will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this SSN does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP. The information provided in this SSN is subject to change and is not binding on the IRS. All submissions become the property of the IRS and will not be returned. The IRS is requesting information to identify vendors capable of providing medical services to evaluate physical, emotional, and mental stability. (per the performance work statement (PWS)) INDUSTRY RESPONSE The IRS is seeking capability statements from industry in accordance with Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The purpose of this SSN is to conduct market research and to plan a path forward in regard to procuring the requirement. Submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter which identifies the company name, address, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Point of Contact(s) (Name, title, email, and phone number) - and business size, i.e. small, small disadvantaged, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged, HUBZone small, woman-owned small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small - based upon NAICS Code 511210 "Software Publishers” with a size standard of $1.2 million. Criminal Investigation Medical Services - SEE PWS Please identify the Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicles your firm is associated with to include the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule (GSA Schedule vs Open Market), GSA One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), 8a STARS III (GSA), and etc. Proprietary Information No proprietary information shall be included. Response Responses (limited to a 6-page capability statement, 1 page for the cover sheet, 5 pages for the body and conclusion) single spaced, Times New Roman, no smaller than 12 pitch font. Drawing, diagrams and/or captions to pictures are limited to no smaller than 8 pitch font. All submissions must be made electronically (as described below) and be in either Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office Word. Responders are to describe in clear and concise language their capabilities to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this SSN. Responses shall be submitted by e-mail to Kim Cardinali at [email protected] no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on October 13, 2026 with the following text in the subject line: Sources Sought – CI Medical Services Please confirm your firms’ interest in the requirement and if your firm will submit a quote/proposal if this becomes a solicited requirement.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Market context
Awards in the same category (Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 621330, performed in DC
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCHOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT RESOURCES INC2043FY20P00333 · CERTIFIED PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES | $61,652 | Sep 28, 2022 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of the Treasury, NAICS 621330, since Oct 1, 2024
6 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. GUARDIAN DEFENSE GROUP, INC.$304.3K
- 2. JACK LEEB$18,475
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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