Employee Assistance Program Services
ID: 36C24725Q0301Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES (R431)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f553fff13e9a457f9cdea1aba59254ee/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for the Columbia VA Medical Center, with a contract valued at $29 million. The EAP aims to support employee well-being by addressing work-related issues, mental health, and substance abuse, providing services such as initial evaluations, short-term counseling, and crisis management. This initiative is particularly significant as it emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce while ensuring compliance with federal acquisition standards, with a focus on participation from service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and can contact Jacob A Tackett at Jacob.Tackett@va.gov or 706-469-0691 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob A Tackett
    (706) 469-0691
    Jacob.Tackett@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0301.pdf
    This document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for the Columbia VA Medical Center. The contract, valued at $29 million, is set for a base period from March 12, 2025, to March 11, 2026, with four potential extensions of one year each. The EAP aims to address various employee issues such as work-related problems, mental health, and substance abuse, ensuring timely access to counseling and crisis management. The contractor is required to provide services like initial evaluations, short-term counseling, crisis management, and training programs, emphasizing confidentiality and legal compliance in handling sensitive employee information. Invoicing will be conducted electronically through the Tungsten Network. The contract emphasizes a commitment to service-disabled veteran-owned small business participation, as the program is set aside for qualified vendors. Overall, this RFP reflects the VA's dedication to supporting employee well-being and maintaining a healthy workforce while adhering to rigorous federal acquisition standards.
    36C24725Q0301 0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation 36C24725Q0301, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs' VISN 7 Network Contracting Activity. The amendment serves several purposes: it extends the due date for bids to February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST; provides the response to an inquiry regarding the number of employees covered under the contract, which is currently 3,100 at the Columbia VA Medical Center locations; and confirms that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Offerors are instructed on methods to acknowledge receipt of this amendment, emphasizing that failure to do so could lead to rejection of offers. The amendment showcases the VA’s commitment to maintaining transparency and facilitating participation in the contracting process, while ensuring clarity regarding any changes or inquiries related to the solicitation.
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