The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Aurelius Talent Solution, LLC for iterative design, piloting, and optimization of the SOPHROSYNE substance use disorder chatbot, which supports Veteran education and treatment engagement. The estimated total value for the base year plus all options is $4,680,640, with a base year value of $1,731,864. The primary place of performance is at the contractor's facilities in Ellicott City, Maryland, with limited temporary access to VA pilot sites in Philadelphia and Puget Sound. The base period of performance runs from August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2027, with two optional years, the last of which is limited to sustainment and maintenance only. This opportunity is set aside for an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under the Veterans First Contracting Program.