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Notice ID:36C25522Q0057
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it...
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought (SS) notice issued in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) to conduct market research. This SS is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue a RFQ in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is not, at this time, seeking quotes and will not accept unsolicited quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SS; all costs associated with responding to this SS will be solely at the interested vendor's expense. Not responding to this SS does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if any is issued. Any information submitted by respondents to this SS is strictly voluntary. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This announcement is based upon the best information available and is subject to future modification. I. 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 clients 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 maximum of twelve (12) retreats will be within RCS service area of RCS Midwest District 3 which includes 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: RCS Midwest District 3 which includes 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 emphases and supports the key objectives of the retreat. 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. 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. II. VETERANS FIRST CONTRACTING PROGRAM: The Dept. of Veteran s Affairs is dedicated to the Veterans First Contracting Program and encourages any certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capable of furnishing the required services to respond. In accordance with Veterans Affair Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) sections 819.7005 and 819 7006, if a sufficient number of eligible SDVOSB or VOSB firms are identified during market research the acquisition will be set-aside for SDVOSB or VOSB participation. III. INFORMATION REQUESTED FROM INDUSTRY: Please submit your response (capability statement) in accordance with the following: No more than 5 pages (excluding transmittal page). Include the name, email address and phone number of the appropriate representative of your company; Address if your firm has the capability to perform the installation and maintenance services listed above; Address how long it would take from the date of contract award for you to commence furnishing services; Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. If Service- Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and/or partners registered in VA s VetBiz repository? Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive; NO MARKETING MATERIALS ARE ALLOWED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SS. The Government will not review any other information or attachments included, that are in excess of the 5-page limitation. Submit your response via email to Laura.Ferguson@va.gov Submit your response by 4:30 P.M. Central Time on 11/23/2021.
