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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 Veteran... 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 implementing and sustaining on-going Orders Home Peer-Led Community Programs, individual peer counseling, facilitating Orders Home Peer-Led Programs, 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, families, supporters, caregivers or significant others A special emphasis is outreach and programing 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 enrolled in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services, and (3) family members of those described in (1) and (2). The contractor will serve individuals who meet the following definition: An individual who is transitioning from Department of Defense active duty or reserve military service in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. An individual who is transitioning from Homeland Security active duty or reserve Coast Guard An individual who is transitioning from State National Guard status Individual Veterans who are not enrolled or actively receiving services within VHA Supporters/family members of individuals noted in 2.1-2.4 above Special emphasis on individuals described above who reside in rural areas The contractor will provide a minimum of 5 (five) full-time equivalent Peer Recovery Specialists. Peer Recovery Specialists will serve as members of the VISN 6 Clay Hunt SAV Act Section 5 Program Community Oriented Transitioning Military and Veteran Peer Network. 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: Veteran of the armed forces spouse or dependent of an active duty or Veteran-status individual If not certified, pursuing Virginia state certification as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Strong awareness of military transitioning problematic social issues Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) duties are as follows: 3.7 Meets with assigned individuals transitioning from active duty military, reserve, national guard, and their supporters/family members 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 Facilitate and/or co-facilitate Orders Home programming supporting implementation and sustainment of 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 Peer Liaison and Peer Mentor consistent with VHA s Clay Hunt SAV Act Section 5. 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 empowering 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 24/7 State-mandated emergency services for suicide prevention and crisis management 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, printing, office supplies, and other supplies as needed Interested firms should submit a capabilities statement to David.Smith78@va.gov by 1500 EST January 17, 2020. 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.