Q519--Readjustment Counseling - Del Rio, TX

Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 17), Laredo Vet Center intends to enter into an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Contractors to provide individual, group, and/or couple and family readjustment counseling therapy sessions in Del Rio, Texas for Veterans deemed qualified and referred by the Vet Centers in Laredo, Texas. Services shall be provided by either of the following licensed professionals: Psychiatrist, PhD. Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The contractor shall provide counseling services only. These services do not include prescribing medication. Tele-health is not authorized for this requirement. The term of the contract is a base year plus two (2) one-year option periods. Solicitation documents are anticipated to be available on July 14, 2023 or shortly thereafter and will be posted via the Contract Opportunities website. Prospective Offerors should not expect notification of issuance of amendments other than via the Contract Opportunities website and are responsible for obtaining all amendments as posted. Prior to submission of a quote, Offerors are expected to read the solicitation documentation in its entirety to fully understand the scope of work and terms and conditions of the requirement(s). The solicitation will be available for download from SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. Interested Contractors will be responsible for downloading copies of the solicitation (and any subsequent amendments) from that website, and no hard copies are available. The solicitation will provide instructions to Contractors about the quote submission process. Prospective Offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the Contract Opportunities website so that they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments. Offerors are encouraged and are responsible for routinely checking this website for any solicitation amendments that may be issued throughout the proposal period. The solicitation will provide full information to contractors about the proposal submission process. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register their interest in the solicitation on the contract opportunities website, so they are notified of the issuance of the solicitation and any amendments.  In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prospective Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database under the applicable NAICS Code. Firms may obtain SAM information at https://www.sam.gov. To be eligible for award, Contractors must be registered in SAM. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621330, size standard of $9.0 million applies to this acquisition. The classification code is Q519 (Medical - Psychiatry). Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail link provided. No hard copies of the solicitation will be provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email questions to Carolyn Reneau at carolyn.reneau@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes Solicitation Number 36C25723Q0756. Incumbent XCELA Consulting Period of Performance: Base Year October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 Option Year One October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 Option Year Two October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 End of Document