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READJUSTMENT COUNSELING

Request For Expressions of Interest

General Information
Country:   United States
Notice/Contract Number:   fbo:va24410rp0466
Publication Date:   Oct 17, 2010
Deadline:   Sep 16, 2010
Funding Agency:   Department of Veterans Affairs
Buyer:   Wilkes-Barre VAMC
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   United States

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The Department of Veterans affairs, Lebanon VA medical Center intends on awarding a single contract for Readjustment Counseling services which entails: Provide readjustment counseling services to eligible veterans referred by Vet Center staff members or professional staff members of VA Psychiatry, Social Work, Psychology or Nursing Services. A. On the basis of extensive congressional testimony and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) consultation with experts on war-related readjustment difficulties, the character of "readjustment counseling" was established during a 10-year legislative history between 1969 and 1979. In 1979, the Congress passed, and the President signed, Public Law 96-22, which added to 38 U.S.C., Section 1712A, providing readjustment counseling to any eligible Vietnam Era veteran. As implemented by the VA in 1979, readjustment counseling is provided through a nation-wide system of community-based Vet Centers, the VA initiated a new organizational element, RCS (Readjustment Counseling Service), to administer the Vet Centers and the provision of readjustment counseling. B. The term "readjustment counseling" means: Individual, group, and family counseling, employment counseling, benefits counseling, and referral services for eligible veterans who have psychosocial problems as part of readjustment to civilian life after military duty during specified conflicts. 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. Period of Performance is from on or about October 1, 2010 through September 30-2011 with2 (two) one-year renewal options, in accordance with all specifications, schedules, terms and conditions of the forthcoming solicitation. Service providers submitting offers in response to this request for proposals must be physically located in the county/counties being serviced. VA will only make referrals to providers under this contract for circumstances where VA or other government facilities are not capable of furnishing needed services or cannot do so economically because of geographical distances. Solicitation document will be available electronically on or about September 4, 2010 at the following website: www.fbo.gov. Offerors will search for solicitation VA-244-10-RP-0466 to access solicitation documents and any amendments. INTERESTED PARTIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REGEISTER TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ACTIONS INCLUDING POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS. HOWEVER, OFFERORS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE SIGHT FREQUENTLY AS THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AMENDMENTS. The NAICS code for this project is 624190. Electronic or phone requests will not be accepted, not will email proposals. Offerors are advised that it is your responsibility to review and monitor the website frequently to ensure you have the most up to date information , including amendments. All correspondence in reference to this solicitation contents or general questions must be addressed in writing on company letterhead, containing a point of contact, the solicitation number, email address, phone and fax numbers and must be addressed to the contracting officer listed. All potential contractors must be registered in www.ccr.gov to do business with the Government and must have completed online Representations and Certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov. Ensure your registration is correct, current and has not expired. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds.
Set-aside code: N/A
Contact: Sally Bentz Contract Specialist 717-228-5938

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Email: Contract Specialist (SALLY.BENTZ@VA.GOV)

Updated on 2010/09/01
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