SOURCES SOUGHT
G -- Readjustment Counseling Services for the St. Louis VAMC
- Notice Date
- 2/1/2023 12:25:18 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 721214
— Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)
- Contracting Office
- 255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) LEAVENWORTH KS 66048 USA
- ZIP Code
- 66048
- Solicitation Number
- 36C25523Q0159
- Response Due
- 2/10/2023 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/12/2023
- Point of Contact
- Leslie Ross, Contract Specialist, Phone: 913-946-1964
- E-Mail Address
-
leslie.ross2@va.gov
(leslie.ross2@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 721214. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement. The following VAAR policies and clauses will be applicable to this requirement if an SDVOSB/VOSB entity is interested and qualified in this requirement: limitations on subcontracting requirements set forth in 15 U.S.C. ยง 657s and in VAAR 852.219-10 and 852.219-11); 852.219-77, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following: Readjustment Counseling Services for the St. Louis VAMC Overview: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, has a requirement for Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) for the St. Louis VAMC. RCS is a community-based program of mental health counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, Active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their Families. RCS is recognized as the first program to address the psychological and social sequela of combat and armed conflict related problems. Retreats may include readjustment skill building, financial counseling, employment resources, recreational activities, and other community resource information designed at supporting client goals, objectives, and needs. It is anticipated that this will be a one-year service agreement. The successful proposer must be able to: Specifications (brief of specs): 1. Information and skill building related to Reintegration of the Individual into Family, Employment, and the Community 2. Financial Counseling and/or Education 3. Occupational Counseling 4. Information and Counseling on Stress Reduction 5. Information and Counseling on Conflict Resolution Number and Length of Retreats The contractor will conduct a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) retreat events to accommodate a maximum of twenty (20) clients for a four to six (4-6) day period, if funding is available, per each retreat event. Each event includes one day for travel to the retreat location and one day for return travel from the retreat location to the client s home. The total time for the actual retreat event should be no less than two (2) eight-hour days and up to four (4) eight-hour days. At least one of these retreats will be focused on a cohort of women-only veterans. Period of Retreat Event Completion Expectation The minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) retreats will be within RCS Midwest District 3 service area of (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio) in a cumulative period of one (1) year. Retreat Event Locations & Facility Expectations Retreats should be held within geographic locations that accommodate potential participants from the District s Vet Centers. The preferred retreat location settings should best accommodate seasonal variations for outside activity and be in various locations throughout the District to expand participation opportunities. The RCS District covered by this agreement includes the following states Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio). The Contractor will handle all arrangements to conduct the retreat in coordination with the COR and RCS staff. The Contractor will provide Mental Health First Aid staff to participate and conduct observations of the event proceedings or to support as requested by other contractor staff. The Contractor will develop appropriate team-building activities that will establish client trust and enable the client to build on those relationships and activities. The Contractor will provide group and/or individual activities (in a group setting) that emphasize and support the retreat's key objectives. The Contractor will be responsible for the lodging, meals, and materials costs for the twenty (20) clients. The air travel average for participants should not exceed an average of an 1800-mile radius each way. It is possible that 5% of the West Coast participants may originate from Guam, Hawaii, and the America Samoa. It is also possible that 10% of the East Coast outdoor Retreat participants could originate from Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands territories. There will be no attendees from the Philippines region. The Contractor will arrange for client travel from the client s home to the retreat location and will arrange for return travel from the retreat location to the client s home. This will promote a safe environment for the clients as they depart the plane and assurance that there will be someone there to meet them and carry them safely to their retreat location. All transportation should be ADA compliant. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described in the attached SOW. Please provide your DUNS number. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Leslie Ross at Leslie.ross2@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Friday, February 10th at 1700 CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation
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- Place of Performance
- Address: St. Louis VAMC, St. Louis 63106, USA
- Zip Code: 63106
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 63106
- Record
- SN06579820-F 20230203/230201230116 (samdaily.us)
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