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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF OCTOBER 31, 2013 FBO #4359
DOCUMENT

Q -- Readjustment Counseling Services Licensed Social Worker - Attachment

Notice Date

10/29/2013
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621330 — Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
 

Contracting Office

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 16;MEDICAL SHARING DIVISION II;PO BOX 69004;ALEXANDRIA LA 71360-9004
 

ZIP Code

71360-9004
 

Solicitation Number

VA25614I0070
 

Response Due

11/15/2013
 

Archive Date

12/15/2013
 

Point of Contact

Helen M Berns
 

E-Mail Address

6-2405<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought publication only. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Please do not submit a proposal in response to this RFI. This notice is to assist the VA in the determination of sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is seeking potential Contractors capable of providing Readjustment Counseling for eligible Veterans in the Natchitoches, LA geographical area. These services are solely dedicated to Veteran patients of the Rapides Parish Vet Center located in Alexandria, LA. The contractor would furnish readjustment counseling services to eligible veterans referred by Vet Center staff members or professional staff members of VA Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology or Nursing Service. In addition, the contractor will ensure that the facility is adequate to meet the criteria for providing services to the Veterans and includes private and confidential group and individual counseling areas. These areas must be easily accessible to those physically challenged. Readjustment counseling, for purposes of this contract, is counseling provided by licensed social workers, individually or in groups, specifically directed at social, psychological, or behavioral difficulties specifically related to the post-war readjustment to civilian life. Modalities of readjustment counseling include individual, group, and family counseling. This service does not include general mental health services, but only provides readjustment counseling for psychosocial difficulties related to post-war readjustment form military duty for example: a.Exposure to combat-related war trauma b.Exposure to other aspects of war zone stress c.Post-traumatic stress disorder (as defined by DMS-IV) and/or other war-related social and psychological difficulties. d.Stressor unique to military duty for eligible veterans. e.Psychological concern over a possible service-connected condition. f.Substance abuse connected with military duty and/or post-war homecoming and readjustment. g.Difficult post-war experiences, including disrupted homecoming and unsuccessful reentry into civilian roles. h.Concern over possible Agent Orange, biological or chemical agent exposure or ramifications thereof. i.Generalized alienation from society manifested by lack of expectable familial, educational and/or vocational activities. j.Psychosocial difficulties related to type of military discharge for other than a dishonorable discharge. The provision of medications and physical examinations are not to be considered a component of readjustment counseling, and therefore, will not be provided under this contract mechanism. Nonetheless, offerors should have the capability through referral to arrange for needed physical examinations, prescription medications and/or other medical treatment. Additional Information: The VA seeks to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (HUBZone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NAICS Code 621330, Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (size standard of $7 Million). Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions and developing a potential procurement strategy. After review of responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond directly to the corresponding solicitation by submitting a proposal. Responses: If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested contact information. The intended contract period will be for one base year and four, one-year option periods, which is to begin on or about 01 April 2014. Responses to this notice should include a company name, address, point of contact (Name, Phone Number and e-Mail Address), DUNS number, and business size. Direct all responses via email to Helen Berns, Contract Specialist, at Helen.berns@va.gov byNovember 15, 2013, 4:00PM EST. Disclaimer: The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this RFI. Any documents or samples provided in response to this RFI shall remain the property of the Government and will not be returned to the contractor. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AlVAMC502/AlVAMC502/VA25614I0070/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA256-14-I-0070 VA256-14-I-0070.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1066835&FileName=VA256-14-I-0070-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1066835&FileName=VA256-14-I-0070-000.docx

 

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Record

SN03224097-W 20131031/131029234301-19422350708b57b22ed948209e3bb2ce (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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