Behavioral Health Educational Content for Providers who serve Refugees & Migrants

Southwest Key Programs, Inc. (SWK) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking an institution of higher education to develop and implement behavioral health educational content for providers serving refugees and migrants. The RFP, identified as No. 112124, requires the creation of interactive learning community cohorts with a minimum of three virtual meetings, online learning modules, and consultation/technical assistance services focused on behavioral health, refugee/migrant health, health equity, and adult learning theory. Key deliverables include at least one interactive learning community cohort and one online learning module per federal fiscal year. The proposal evaluation criteria are comprehensive, encompassing technical components (20 points), task/activity planning (20 points), management approach (20 points), cost effectiveness (25 points), terms and conditions compliance (10 points), and historically underutilized business status (5 points). Proposals are due on December 11, 2024, by 5:00 PM CST, with an anticipated contract start in January 2024. The initial contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional fiscal years, and the work will be performed remotely unless otherwise agreed upon.

The opportunity, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through SWK's Refugee and Migrant Technical Assistance Center (RMTAC), actively encourages participation from small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, labor surplus area firms, and veteran-owned businesses. Respondents must submit detailed cost proposals with written justification limited to two pages, company profiles with three business references, and recent audited financial statements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, prospective bidders must demonstrate financial stability and the ability to deliver comprehensive educational and technical assistance services. All proposal documents must be accessed through the Bonfire SWK platform, which requires free registration. The RFP does not mention specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements, but emphasizes the need for expertise in behavioral health, refugee/migrant health, health equity, and adult learning theory. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide robust, interactive educational content and consultation services tailored to healthcare providers serving refugee and migrant populations.