Peer to Peer Support for Nebraskans with the lived experience of acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family members

The Nebraska Department of Education's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (Nebraska VR) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select qualified applicants for a Peer to Peer Support program targeting Nebraskans with acquired brain injury (ABI) and their family members. The primary objective is to expand access to and increase the availability of peer support services that reduce social isolation. Potential proposers are encouraged to develop innovative projects such as expanding existing support programs, adapting non-ABI peer support models, developing new services, or creating virtual and in-person support delivery models. Key deliverables include increasing the number of trained peer supporters, expanding geographic coverage of support services, and demonstrating measurable outcomes for ABI individuals and their families. The RFP requires proposers to have experience in ABI support, with a preference for organizations or individuals with lived ABI experience. An informational meeting for potential bidders is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm CT via Zoom, with proposal submissions due by 5:00 pm CT on May 9, 2025. The anticipated contractor start date is June 9, 2025.

The procurement is funded through grant number 90TBSG0073 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, with a total award value of up to $49,000 for a project duration of up to 12 months. While the RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it broadly welcomes proposals from agencies, businesses, organizations, entities, or individuals with ABI support expertise. The solicitation appears to prioritize innovative approaches and lived experience over strict organizational categorizations. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and there are no specific references to existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Proposers will likely be evaluated based on their ability to develop comprehensive, creative peer support models that effectively address the needs of ABI individuals and their families, with a focus on expanding service reach and reducing social isolation across Nebraska.