DD01--MENTAL HEALTH, BLOG POST & CONTENT
ID: 36C26225Q1006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - SERVICE DELIVERY SUPPORT SERVICES: ITSM, OPERATIONS CENTER, PROJECT/PM (LABOR) (DD01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2bae7be4c5e34a0abdd91214b0326013/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract for the creation of mental health blog content focused on PTSD and Veteran advocacy. This procurement aims to support the dissemination of research related to Veterans with PTSD, requiring the selected vendor to have relevant experience and adhere to VA communication standards. The contract will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-2, which allows for a sole source when only one source is deemed necessary. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Charity Cazee via email by 12:00 PM Pacific Time on June 20, 2025, referencing notice # 36C26225Q1006. The applicable NAICS code for this opportunity is 516210, which pertains to media streaming and content provision services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charity CazeeContract Specialist
    (520) 792-1450
    charity.cazee@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract for mental health blog content, specifically tailored to PTSD and Veteran advocacy. The contract is being procured under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-2, citing only one source is necessary for this requirement. The selected vendor is Hayley Myers, who must demonstrate prior research experience related to Veterans with PTSD and meet VA communication standards. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by the response deadline of June 20, 2025. The applicable NAICS code is 516210, reflecting the focus on media and content provision. While this notice outlines the intent for a sole award, the government will consider all capabilities submitted and remains within its discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on the submissions received. All inquiries should be directed to the designated Contract Specialist, Charity Cazee, via email by the stated deadline.
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