The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19, Rocky Mountain Acquisition Center (RMAC) is seeking information and sources that are capable of providing readjustment counseling services to eligible veterans located in rural communities where the veterans reside (greater than 50 miles from the nearest Vet Center) within the following county Lincoln; and in the cities of Libby, MT. These services are performed for the Readjustment Counseling Services at the Kalispell Vet Center, located at 690 North Meridian, Suite # 101, Kalispell, Montana 59901-1400. This is only a Sources Sought Synopsis and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). A solicitation is not being issued at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Information submitted by the respondents to this source sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect cost or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses or the Government's use of such information. The Contractor shall provide readjustment counseling services to veterans who are assigned to their care. The counseling may include traditional psychotherapeutic modalities, but the purpose of psychotherapy (or any modality) must be, as a primary task, to address readjustment difficulties derived from military duties and the homecoming experience. Readjustment counseling shall be provided by licensed mental health providers; clinical social workers, psychologist, or other qualified counselors that will provide services specifically directed at social, psychological, or behavioral difficulties explicitly related to the post-war readjustment to civilian life. The Contractor and all staff members providing counseling services under this program shall be licensed in accordance with Federal, State, and/or local requirements and certification(s) applicable to the performance of this type of counseling service for Montana. The Contractor will be required to provide official verification or credentials from the educational institution awarding the contractor s professional degree, to the Contracting Officer at the time of the contract award. In addition, the contractor will need to provide current professional liability insurance. The Contract period of performance is for a (1) one-year base and Four (4) one-year option periods. Oct 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2024. The Government is contemplating North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code 621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers for this requirement. The size standard is $15 M. Interested parties are requested to submit a statement of capability outlining past work that is related to this requirement listed above. The statement of capability shall include: Vendor Name Address Point of Contact (POC) Contact Phone Number(s) Contact E-mail Address CAGE Code Business Category Company's Business Size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size) Brief Introduction of Company to include Socio-Economic Categories i.e. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Anticipated Teaming Arrangements (delineate between work accomplished by prime and work accomplished by teaming partners) Description of Relevant Contract Experience (Government and Commercial) Contract Number Requirements Description Total Contract Value (to include initial award amount and any modifications (description and value) Place of performance Organization to which contract is executed POC Name Phone Number(s) E-mail address Current procedure price list for market research purpose only. Respondents are also encouraged to submit information regarding commercial practices that the Government should consider implementing for this acquisition. Again, any information submitted by the respondents to this source sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned The VA will not pay for any information received resulting from this source sought notice. Requests for copies of a solicitation shall not be honored or acknowledged. If your organization is capable of providing these services and is interested in this opportunity, please respond to Patricia Toliver, Contracting Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 19, 6162 S. Willow Drive Suite 300 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 or via e-mail at
[email protected] with a statement describing your capabilities. Any questions shall be addressed to the Contracting Specialist, in writing, at the email address provided. Because this is a request for information only, answers to questions will not be posted. The deadline for this information is 4:00 PM Mountain Time, Wednesday, August 14, 2019. 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. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), 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.