Complex Needs- NCSS START Certification

The State of Montana's Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), specifically the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, is conducting a sole source procurement for the NCSS START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) Program. This procurement seeks professional services to support a clinical team that provides therapeutic support and crisis intervention services. The solicitation is open from June 12, 2025, 9:00 AM MDT to June 24, 2025, 2:00 PM MDT, with the event number DPHHS-SolSour-2025-0620. Potential vendors are required to submit detailed descriptions of equivalent products or services across multiple commodity codes, including workforce services, educational training, facilitator services, and training materials. Vendors must use the eMACS Q&A Board to submit questions and must complete prerequisite steps such as reviewing the Single Point of Contact information and accepting the Letter of Intent to Sole Source. The primary contact for this opportunity is April Pfeiffer, reachable at April.Pfeiffer@mt.gov or +1 406-444-5329.

This procurement appears to be a non-competitive sole source opportunity, which suggests potential limitations on vendor participation. The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the available documentation. While the specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement covers professional services for a comprehensive crisis support program, indicating potential significant value. The opportunity focuses on professional services related to the START Program, which involves providing clinical team support and therapeutic interventions for individuals in crisis situations. Vendors interested in responding must carefully review all documentation and follow the specific submission guidelines outlined in the solicitation.