U008--Veterans Justice Program (VJP) Forensic Peer Training
ID: 36C10X24R0041Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0791aba74ef7451d93c0eb6dc6fc9a71/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (SAFE) Project for the provision of specialized forensic peer training aimed at VA staff who work with justice-involved Veterans. The objective of this procurement is to develop a comprehensive training program that enhances the skills of certified peer specialists, focusing on critical areas such as Recovery and Wellness, Advocacy, Mentoring, and Ethical Responsibility, thereby enabling them to effectively support Veterans navigating the complexities of the criminal justice and behavioral health systems. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving outcomes for justice-involved Veterans through tailored training that aligns with their specific needs. Interested parties may submit capability statements by September 18, 2024, to Lashawn Knight at lashawn.knight@va.gov, with the understanding that the government retains discretion regarding the competitive procurement process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lashawn KnightContract Specialist
    (240) 215-1652
    lashawn.knight@va.gov
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    36C10X24R0041_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Strategic Acquisition Center, intends to contract with the Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic (SAFE) Project to provide specialized forensic peer training for VA staff working with justice-involved Veterans. This sole-source contract arises from the unique qualifications of the SAFE Project, which possesses the requisite experience in developing tailored training programs that focus on critical areas such as Recovery and Wellness, Advocacy, Mentoring, and Ethical Responsibility. The initiative aims to enhance the skills of certified peer specialists, enabling them to effectively support justice-involved Veterans navigating complex intersections of criminal justice and behavioral health systems. The contractor will create a comprehensive training framework over a 12-month contract period, which will include conducting a needs assessment to align training content with participant requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by September 18, 2024, but the government holds discretion regarding competitive proposals. If responses are insufficient, the government will proceed with the sole source procurement. This notice exemplifies the agency's commitment to specialized training to improve outcomes for Veterans in the justice system.
    36C10X24R0041.docx
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