36C25726Q0814_1 Presol Notice Final.docx

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

Corpus Christi Vet Center

4646 Corona Drive, Suite 250

Corpus Christi TX

CONTACT INFORMATION

VHA RPO West – NCO 17 Health Care Resources Branch I 11495 Turner Rd El Paso TX 79936

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Brandy Riha brandy.riha@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Pre-solicitation Notice The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to a limited number of suppliers identified through targeted market research. The RFQ will not be publicly posted on SAM.gov. Instead, the Contracting Officer will solicit quotations directly from selected vendors in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2) and the agency’s market research findings.

Requirement Overview The forthcoming RFQ will seek quotations with the intention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 17), Corpus Christi Vet Center entering into an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Contractors to provide individual, group, and/or couple and family readjustment counseling therapy sessions in Victoria, Texas for Veterans deemed qualified and referred by the Vet Centers in Corpus Christi, Texas. Services shall be provided by either of the following licensed professionals: Psychiatrist, PhD. Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

The contractor shall provide counseling services only. These services do not include prescribing medication. Tele-health is not authorized for this requirement.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 621330, size standard of $9.0 million applies to this acquisition. The classification code is G004 (Social Rehabilitation Services).

Incumbent – Texas Child & Family Connection Period of Performance:

Base Year: October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 Option Year: One October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028 Option Year: Two October 1, 2028 through September 30, 2029 Acquisition Approach

· Under Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.201-1(c)(2), Simplified Procedures, the Contracting Officer may choose to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. For acquisitions at or below the SAT, the Contracting Officer may solicit quotations directly from suppliers. The Government will post a pre-solicitation notice in the GPE unless an exception under FAR 5.101(b) applies and will solicit at least three sources, adding, when practicable, two sources not included in the previous solicitation.

· Vendors selected for direct solicitation will receive the RFQ package electronically (e.g., via email).

· Interested parties not directly solicited may express interest to the Contracting Officer. The Government will consider such interest to promote maximum practicable competition but is not obligated to expand distribution beyond RFO/FAR requirements.

Set‑Aside Determination Based on market research, the Government anticipates soliciting and awarding this requirement as a small business set‑aside, consistent with applicable VAAR and RFO FAR requirements.

Estimated Solicitation and Response Dates

• Estimated RFQ Release Date: September 10, 2026

• Estimated Response Due Date: September 17, 2026 Point of Contact Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to the Contract Specialist using the e-mail link provided. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted. Please email questions to Brandy Riha, Contract Specialist at brandy.riha@va.gov and ensure that the subject line includes Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0865.

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