The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a texting platform for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), aimed at enhancing communication for Veterans and their families in crisis situations. This platform will facilitate SMS messaging to connect individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress with qualified VA responders, utilizing the vanity short codes VETALK (838255) and 98801. The initiative is critical in addressing the alarming suicide rates among Veterans, ensuring immediate and uninterrupted access to crisis intervention services. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Tara Davis at Tara.Davis4@va.gov or (304) 263-0811 ext. 7616, with the solicitation number 36C24525Q0039 due by October 24, 2024, at 7:00 AM Eastern Time.