G--BPA EAP Services St. Cloud, MN (VA-18-00028512)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, Fort Meade, SD intends to award a contract in accordance with FAR Part 13. The North America Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 624190, Employee Assistance Program (EPA) and the size standard is $11 million. This solicitation set aside for qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) The St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Healthcare System has a need for a new Employee Assistance Program (EPA) in compliance with State and Federal EPA guidelines. The Government intends to make a single award with period of performance of approximately October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019 with four (4) one year option periods to be exercised at the Government s discretion. The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about September 18, 2018 and will be issued via Fed Biz Opps Electronic Posting System at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the web site regularly to obtain amendments. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing to be received no later than 10 AM local time, September 20, 2018. Questions may be sent by email to: [email protected]. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Vendors are reminded that representatives from their company SHALL NOT contact VISN 23 personnel to request this RFQ during this solicitation process. All questions and concerns regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO23, Fort Meade, SD. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Quotes must be signed and submitted in writing approximately by September 25 , 2018 at 10:00 AM local time; be in accordance with the solicitation instructions outlined in the solicitation; and be timely. No web based proposals or faxes will be accepted. ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. Firm dates will be established and will be accurately shown on the issued Request for Quote.