Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Mid-Atlantic Service Unit
ID: IHS1502676Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

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Educational Support Services (611710)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ad9e1653b0f745e5883f5c78a44c6142/view
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    The Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, intends to procure Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) services for the Mid-Atlantic Service Unit, with Livingworks Education USA INC identified as the sole source provider. This procurement aims to ensure that the necessary training is delivered effectively, as Livingworks Education is recognized as the only vendor capable of fulfilling the specific requirements for this service in the Nashville Area. Interested parties may express their capabilities to respond to this requirement, but the government retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive proposals. For inquiries, contact Velvett Cummins at velvett.cummins@ihs.gov, with responses due by the specified deadline.

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