SOURCES SOUGHT
Q -- Clay Hunt SAV Program Hampton MH Service
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2019
- Notice Type
- Synopsis
- NAICS
- 624190
— Other Individual and Family Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 6;100 Emancipation Drive;Hampton VA 23667
- ZIP Code
- 23667
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24619Q1037
- Response Due
- 8/20/2019
- Archive Date
- 9/4/2019
- Point of Contact
- 757-728-7156
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION No solicitation exists now. This is a request for information from firms that may be interested in this requirement and is being used as a means of market research. The Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia is looking for firms to provide Peer Recovery Services to Veterans and Military Service Members who are transitioning out of the military in fulfillment of the Clay Hun SAV Act of 2015, Section 5 enhancement of 2018. The contract facility will be located within the Hampton Roads community or within a 50-mile radius of the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The contractor must have a current permit or license required by the authority having jurisdiction. The contractor shall provide Peer Recovery Services to include but not limited to, individual and group peer counseling, Veteran X /Orders Home Peer-Led Program implementation, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP ®) facilitation, suicide prevention/personal crisis planning, outreach to Department of Defense Installations, state and local agencies, and outreach to community, military and Veteran organizations that provide support to transitioning military service members and families. A special emphasis is outreach to those individuals above who reside in rural areas. The contractor shall furnish services to (1) Active duty Military Service Members, Reservists, and National Guard personnel transitioning out the of the military, and (2) Veterans who have not yet linked to VA services, and (3) family members of those described in (1) and (2). The contractor will provide a minimum of 4 (four) full-time equivalent Peer Recovery Specialists. Peer recovery specialists will serve as members of the VISN 6 Clay Hunt SAV Act Program Community Oriented Transitioning Military and Veteran Peer Network. Peer Recovery Specialists will meet at least monthly with the entire body of the Community Oriented Transitioning Military and Veteran Peer Network. The contractor will employ sufficient personnel to carry out the policies, responsibilities, and the program for the facility. The contractor should employ a licensed mental health professional to provide clinical supervision. Peer Recovery Specialists will meet the following criteria: Have completed Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist training Successfully completed agency background checks Possess a valid state driver s license consistent with agency policies Be one of the following: honorably discharged Veteran of the armed forces spouse or dependent of an active duty or Veteran-status individual a willingness to pursue Virginia state certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist awareness of military transitioning issues Peer Recovery Specialist duties are as follows: 3.7 Meets with assigned Individuals transitioning from active duty military, reserve, national guard, and their family members regularly to build rapport, initiate recovery conversations and determine transitioning navigation needs. 3.8 Works with contractor supervisor, VISN 6 Clay Hunt SAV Act Program Peer Liaison, Peer Network Mentor, and other staff to connect individuals to appropriate VA/non-VA services in support of empowerment and community integration. 3.9 Facilitates and/or co-facilitates Veteran X /Orders Home programming consistent with VA DoD Memoranda of Understanding regarding implementation and sustainment of Veteran X /Orders Home programming, 3.10 Provides psychoeducation, and recovery/wellness coaching strategies as modeled by supervisors and more experienced PRSs. 3.11 Documentation of individual contacts will be maintained as required by the contracting agency and Clay Hunt SAV Act Section 5 Pilot Project Evaluation Team. 3.12 Uses wellness planning and other recovery tools, including their own lived experience, as well as tools as advised and/or modeled by their supervisors, to assist individuals with identification of their self-determined transitioning journey. 3.13 Listens to all individuals feedback, positive and negative, and acts to resolve complaints within his/her control. PRS takes ownership of helping individual to resolve problems that she/he becomes aware of and works proactively, seeking consultation from supervisors throughout the process. 3.14 PRS empowers individuals, whenever possible, to advocate for themselves while also helping them in the process of getting needs met. Reports feedback to peer liaison and peer network mentor. The contractor shall furnish each Peer Recovery Specialist employed under this contract with the following supportive services: 3.15 Clinical and administrative supervision coordinated and shared with the VISN 6 Clay Hunt SAV Act Program Peer Liaison and Peer Network Mentor 3.16 24-hour coverage by a licensed mental health provider for emergency services as needed 3.17 Suitable furnished office space (may be shared) 3.18 Individual laptop, smartphone, and internet access for each Peer Recovery Specialist 3.19 Access to vehicles to perform outreach activities (including tolls) 3.20 Credentials to obtain DoD military installation access in coordination with VA and DoD 3.21 Administrative support, copying, faxing, and office supplies as needed Interested firms should submit a capabilities statement to David.Smith78@va.gov by 0900 EST 20 August 16, 2019. You should indicate your business size and any socioeconomic status you may have, for example: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, etc. No Phone calls will be excepted at this time. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (16-AUG-2019); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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