Question 1

What is "Psychological Risk Assessment Services"?

Accepted Answer

**Summary: Psychological Risk Assessment Services**

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Description:** Psychological Risk Assessment Services for federal offenders housed in various correctional facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
- **Project Objectives:** Provide mental health services, conduct psychological assessments, and generate comprehensive reports for offenders as per the requirements of the Correctional Service Canada (CSC).
- **Contract Type:** This is a non-trade agreement procurement, specified for Canadian suppliers, following a competitive strategy based on the lowest priced compliant bid. Estimated contract duration from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Atlantic Region.
- **Contact Details:** Nassima Aliouat, Phone: 343-540-8957, Email: nassima.aliouat@csc-scc.gc.ca
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted: January 7, 2026
  - Due: January 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
  - Contract Performance Period: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2029

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications:** Compliance with security requirements and adherence to the National Essential Health Services Framework from CSC.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:**
  - Must have professional credentials as a psychologist.
  - Proven experience in conducting psychological risk assessments and working with offenders.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** None; open to all Canadian suppliers.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Services limited to correctional facilities in Newfoundland and Labrador.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:**
  - Expertise in psychological assessments related to recidivism and mental health.
  - Ability to administer, interpret, and report on standardized psychological tests.
- **Deliverables:**
  - Provide comprehensive assessment reports, participate in mental health team meetings, and offer consultations as needed.
  - Timely delivery of reports (within specified deadlines) and follow-up on offenders’ questions related to the assessments.
- **Performance Standards:** 
  - Compliance with report content requirements outlined by CSC, including detailed assessments and recommendations.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications:** Advanced certifications in psychological assessment and treatment methodologies, familiarity with CSC operational protocols.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Prior experience working within correctional systems or with similar populations will provide a competitive advantage.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- Proposals will be evaluated on pricing, compliance with mandatory requirements, and experience related to offender populations.
- Weighting of criteria has not been specified but compliance and experience are critical.

This structured summary provides a focused view of the opportunity, enabling potential suppliers to assess fit based on the outlined mandatory and preferred criteria.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 27, 2026 (14 days left).

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