U009--Online Mental Health ACT Therapist Training Open Market - Unrestricted

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following in support of the
VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center, White City, OR.

The White City VAMC has a need for online training materials and module access for the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapist Training program or offer an equal program. Vendors must provide lifetime access to online course materials and provide a questions-and-answers consultation to group participants after and upon completion of training modules.

The training program must be an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) supported by VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines as a front-line treatment for Depression. This training will be used to improve the skill sets of Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) employees. There will be up to forty (40) participants completing the training.

Background:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) supported by VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines as a front-line treatment for Depression. VHA Directive 1160.05 mandates shared decision-making in treatment planning discussions where ACT is offered as a treatment option to Veterans presenting with Depression one of the most common presenting concerns in Veterans, and most commonly co-occurs with other psychological disorders and health problems. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to provide access to this training.
This requirement will include online training modules and individual counseling/consultation with each participant. Training should allow VA SORCC clinicians to learn to tailor ACT when working with our unique, complex Veteran population.
The training modules will be conducted online and self-paced. The group consultation sessions will be conducted during typical business hours (between 8 am 4:30 pm local time), Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. In the event that work for the contract will take place outside of typical business hours, the proposed hours must be mutually agreed upon by the Program Manager and Contractor. Work outside of typical business hours at the request of the Contractor shall no result in any increase in price.
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No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated supplies at a fair and reasonable price are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov no later than April 4, 2023, 1PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name, address, SAM UEI and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address; whether services are presently offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract. 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training Size Standard: $13 Million employees is applicable to determine business size standard. Any questions or concerns may also be directed via email to Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov no later than April 4, 2023, 1PM PST

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. The Government will treat any information received as proprietary and will not share such information with other companies. Any organization responding to this Sources Sought Notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this announcement. There is no solicitation available at this time.

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