36C10X23R0006 - Attachment A - Fact-Finding Question Form.xlsx

This solicitation seeks industry support to design a robust, trusted suicide prevention program for Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs' Strategic Acquisition Center is soliciting proposals to identify the current and future states of suicide prevention efforts, consider Veteran perspectives, outline potential challenges, and comprehensively design a legacy of care. Preventing Veteran suicide is the VA's highest clinical priority according to its 2018-2028 strategic plan. The National Strategy and White House Plan provide guidance for a public health approach, and the VA aims to lead in caring for those with PTSD and mental health needs through early intervention and full access to services. Interagency collaboration and an expanded crisis line also seek to connect Veterans to support. The solicitation differs from clinical practice guidelines in addressing emergency settings throughout the United States.