Q403--EAP Service Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. This comprehensive program aims to provide confidential assessment, short-term counseling, and referral services for VAMC employees and their immediate family members, addressing issues like marital problems, stress, substance abuse, and job-related concerns. The contractor must provide mental health professionals, operate a full-service facility within a 10-mile radius of the VAMC, and offer 24/7 on-call availability for critical situations. The contract includes a base year and four one-year options, with services extending to outlying clinics quarterly. The EAP will also conduct training seminars and workshops for managers and staff on various topics, including conflict resolution and workplace violence. Strict confidentiality, compliance with federal laws such as HIPAA and the Privacy Act, and adherence to security protocols are paramount. The solicitation emphasizes contractor qualifications, including licensed professionals and a proven track record in providing training and intervention services. Payments will be made monthly in arrears, and performance will be evaluated annually.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Alabama Veterans Health Care is issuing a presolicitation notice for an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) service contract. This solicitation, numbered 36C24726Q0483, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBCs) and will be posted on or before April 24, 2026. EAP services will extend to employees and their family members dealing with alcohol and/or drug problems, with a broad definition of "family member" encompassing spouses, children, parents, siblings, and individuals with equivalent family relationships. To be considered for an award, vendors must be VIP-verified SDVOSBCs by the response deadline of April 28, 2026, at 12 PM EST. Offers should be submitted via email to quincy.alexander@va.gov. The place of performance is the VA Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be included in the full solicitation.