Grades 6-12 Suicide Prevention Instructional Resources
ID: HE125425QE036Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY (DODEA)DOD EDUCATION ACTIVITYALEXANDRIA, VA, 22350-1400, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c4c0315e29ea4a5fb8e2f5d3e37ac978/view
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    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking to procure instructional resources for suicide prevention targeted at students in grades 6-12. The objective is to implement a comprehensive curriculum that includes digital resources, professional learning webinars for school counselors, and a validated suicide screening instrument, all aimed at enhancing mental health support for military-connected students. This initiative is critical in addressing the urgent need for effective suicide prevention education, particularly following the termination of a previous contract that left DoDEA without necessary resources. The contract is valued at approximately $580,000 for a one-year base period, with options for extension, and interested parties can reach out to Andrew Johnston at andrew.johnston@dodea.edu or Alim Koroma at Alim.Koroma@dodea.edu for further information.

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    Andrew Johnston
    andrew.johnston@dodea.edu
    Alim Koroma
    Alim.Koroma@dodea.edu
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    25QE036_JA_030325_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) seeks a sole source contract with Riverside Community Care, Inc. to provide suicide prevention instructional resources for students in grades 6-12. This contract, valued at approximately $580,000 for a one-year base period with options for extension, aims to continue the use of the "Signs of Suicide" program, which has been instrumental in DoDEA's proven effectiveness in suicide prevention. The urgency stems from the prior termination of a contract with Executive Learning Lab, LLC, leaving DoDEA without necessary resources. Riverside Community Care is uniquely qualified as it is the only provider of the Signs of Suicide program, which includes psychometrically reliable screenings. Efforts have been made to gather competitive proposals; however, none meet the specific requirements. The contract will be synopsized on SAM.gov, allowing a period for potential interested sources, but no additional competition is anticipated at this time. Actions for broader competition are planned for a future five-year contract in FY2026. This document underscores the critical need for continuous suicide prevention education in line with established national strategies to prioritize student mental health and safety.
    25QE036_PWS_DRAFT_022625.pdf
    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking instructional resources for suicide prevention for grades 6-12 in response to the pressing need for mental health support in military-connected students. With over 67,000 students, DoDEA aims to reduce the risk of suicide through a structured program aligned with national standards. The RFP specifies that contractors must provide a comprehensive curriculum, digital resources, professional learning webinars for school counselors, and a validated suicide screening instrument. Key instructional features required include awareness of warning signs, promoting help-seeking behavior, and culturally inclusive strategies. The contract will be for one year, potentially renewable, with stringent privacy and cybersecurity measures in place to guard student information. This initiative underscores DoDEA's commitment to improving mental health awareness and support within its schools, enhancing educational resilience among military families during transitions.
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