Suicide Prevention Training

The Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a small business contractor to provide specialized suicide prevention training for the Surface Warfare Schools Command (SWSC) in Newport, Rhode Island. The contractor will be required to deliver three presentations during the base period and four presentations during each of three option periods, targeting Department Head, Prospective Executive, and Commanding Officers. Each presentation must consist of a 60-90 minute session followed by 2-3 hours of private counseling, focusing on developing knowledge and skills for proactive stress navigation, crisis response, and strengthening protective factors within command climates. Quotes will be evaluated primarily on past performance, with price being a secondary consideration, and submissions are due by February 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The Naval Supply Systems Command will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the most advantageous offeror meeting the technical requirements.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 611699 with a size standard of $16.5 million, targeting providers qualified to present to large groups of Senior Naval Officers and trained in current suicide prevention methods. The place of performance is Newport, RI 02841, with presentations targeting approximately 250-300 personnel per session. While specific award values were not disclosed, the contract covers a potential 48-month period, including a 12-month base period and three 12-month option periods. Contractors must be prepared to deliver digital presentations using their own non-Apple laptop and align their training with Navy's mandatory Common Military Training requirements. The training sessions are scheduled across multiple dates from May 2025 through September 2028, offering a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and intervention for naval leadership.