This government solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for readjustment counseling services in Elko County, Nevada. The contract seeks qualified providers (psychologists, social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, or licensed professional mental health counselors) to offer individual, group, and family counseling to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. The period of performance includes a base year (01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026) and two option years. Key requirements include comprehensive record-keeping, crisis reporting, risk assessments, and adherence to strict VA information security and privacy regulations. Contractors must undergo background investigations and meet specific professional qualifications and experience criteria. The document details deliverables, quality review processes, and the importance of compliance with federal and VA directives regarding data security and privacy.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Readjustment Counseling Services for Veterans in Elko County, Nevada. The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System requires these services. Solicitation Number 36C26126Q0238 is expected to be posted on SAM.GOV around December 10, 2025, with quotes tentatively due on December 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Nicole Renfrew, a Contract Specialist, is the point of contact for inquiries, which should be submitted via email to Nicole.Renfrew@va.gov. The NAICS code for this effort is 621330, and the product service code is Q519.
The VA Handbook 6500.6, Appendix D, outlines the Contractor Rules of Behavior for individuals accessing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) information assets, systems, and sites. This agreement emphasizes that contractors have no reasonable expectation of privacy and consent to monitoring and disclosure by authorized VA and law enforcement personnel. It prohibits unauthorized access or misuse of federal government systems, warning of potential criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. Contractors must comply with VA security and data privacy directives, report security incidents, and adhere to strict rules regarding system access, data handling, password protection, and the use of authorized software. The document also addresses conditions for using non-VA IT resources and prohibits dual network connections without explicit authorization. It clarifies that these terms do not create additional rights for litigation against the government and that subcontractors are bound by the same security requirements. Contractors acknowledge and accept these terms upon signing.
This document is a wage determination for service contracts in specific Nevada counties (Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Pershing, White Pine), outlining minimum wages and benefits for various occupations. It covers administrative, automotive, food service, maintenance, health, and technical roles. Key provisions include health and welfare benefits, paid vacation after one year of service, and eleven paid holidays. The document also details special conditions for computer employees and air traffic controllers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance requirements are specified. It also outlines the conformance process for unlisted job classifications, emphasizing the importance of aligning job duties with established classifications and adhering to Department of Labor regulations.