SU MH in Little Rock, AR

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks proposals for community-based outpatient Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment services for male and female Adults in Custody (AIC) in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Services are to be provided in accordance with the "Community Treatment Services (CTS), 2022 Statement of Work (SOW)." The service location must be within a six (6) mile radius of City of Little Rock City Hall and within a half (1/2) mile of a bus stop to ensure accessibility.

• Community-based outpatient Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health treatment services.

• Services must be provided within a specified radius of Little Rock City Hall and near public transportation.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ for commercial items.

• Submission Deadline: October 9, 2025, 12:00 P.M. (EST).

• Submission Method: Via email to sjones2@bop.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA), responsive, and responsible quoter.

• Required Documents: Standard Form (SF) 1449 (completed blocks specified), continuation sheets, appropriate attachments, Annual Representations and Certifications (via SAM.gov), and Professional Liability Insurance.

• Quotation Format: Separate file attachments are required for the SF-1449 (including pricing table), Business Quotation Information Packet, Technical Quotation Information Packet, proof of active SAM registration, and a copy of Professional Liability Insurance.

• Not specified in this document.

• The solicitation will be distributed solely through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website for updates and amendments.

• Original signatures are required on the SF-1449.

• Prospective quoters must submit Annual Representations and Certifications at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the technical requirements for contractors providing Community Treatment Services (CTS) to offenders in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons. The services include substance use disorder (SUD), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), mental health (MH), and sex offender treatment (SOT) for offenders in Residential Reentry Centers (RRCs), on home confinement (HC), or on Federal Location Monitoring (FLM).

• Provides community-based SUD, MAT, MH, and SOT services.

• Services must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders.

• Includes various treatment programs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP), Mental Health Treatment Programs (e.g., Resolve Program, Skills Program, STAGES Program), Sex Offender Management Program (SOMP), Sex Offender Treatment Program-Residential (SOTP-R), Sex Offender Treatment Program-Non-Residential (SOTP-NR), and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).

• Covers clinical assessments, evaluations, reports, counseling services (individual and group), medication services, and complementary services like case management and peer support.

• Services must be delivered in-person or via real-time, two-way interactive telecommunications, with audio-only options requiring FAC COR pre-approval.

• Treatment must adhere to evidence-based practices and clinical standards.

• Documentation must be detailed, individualized, and submitted through the Bureau's electronic file management system (EFMS).

• Contractors must maintain appropriate staffing levels, licenses, and certifications.

• Performance will be monitored through various activities including on-site and remote inspections, documentation audits, and performance reporting.

• Services are to be provided to offenders in the United States and territories.

• Specific locations for services will be at approved performance sites, potentially including RRCs.

• Staff must meet specific qualifications, including education, experience, and licensure.

• Background checks (NCIC) are required for all staff interacting with offenders.

• Contractors must adhere to strict confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

• Specific protocols for treatment documentation, billing, and reporting are outlined.

• Public safety concerns, such as high security level, mental health care levels, disruptive group affiliation, greatest severity offense, sex offender status, and violent behavior, will be communicated to contractors.

• Telehealth services require specific security measures, informed consent, and offender verification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides specific instructions and requirements for bidders submitting a technical quotation for Community Treatment Services. It outlines the necessary documentation and information required to demonstrate compliance with the solicitation's technical and operational requirements.

• Staffing Requirements: Bidders must submit a Technical Personnel document identifying key personnel and their responsibilities, along with copies of professional licenses for clinical staff and resumes demonstrating relevant experience with criminal justice populations. DEA certificates are required for practitioners involved in psychiatric/medication monitoring.
• Operational Requirements: Bidders need to detail their approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and crisis interventions, including identifying personnel capable of conducting crisis assessments.
• Facility Requirements: Information on proposed performance sites is required, including addresses, proof of lease/ownership, methods for ensuring treatment room privacy, office diagrams, an ADA Compliance Checklist, and a Local Area of Concerns document with mitigation plans.
• Checklist: A comprehensive checklist is provided for bidders to ensure all required documents and information are included in their technical quotation packet.

This document is critical for bidders as it details the specific technical documentation required for their quotation. Failure to provide complete and accurate information as outlined in this document may result in the "no further evaluation of Quoter's submitted response."

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Quotation Attachment Form" provided as an Excel spreadsheet. It appears to be a template or a form that bidders are expected to use or reference when submitting their quotations.

The form contains a table with columns for 'Number', 'Title', and '# of Pages'. However, all rows below the header are blank, and the 'Total Pages' field is indicated as '0'. This suggests the form is either incomplete, a placeholder, or intended to be filled in by the bidder with specific attachment details.

Bidders should review this form to understand what, if any, attachments are required or expected to be detailed within it as part of their quotation submission. Given its current blank state, bidders may need to clarify its intended use with the contracting agency.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as a cover sheet for a "Business Quotation Information Packet" related to a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Community Treatment Services (CTS). It outlines the required documentation and information bidders must provide to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

• Company Information: Fields for Name of Company and Authorized Negotiator.
• Solicitation Number: To be filled in by the bidder.
• Required Documentation Checklist: Bidders must check 'Yes' or 'No' for the following items and provide the noted documentation:
  • Completed Business Management Questionnaire (See Page 2)
  • A copy of your Bank Notification Letter (See sample at Page 4)
  • Copies of your Client Notification Letters (See sample at Page 5)
• Submission Format: The completed documentation should follow this cover sheet in a single PDF file.

This document is crucial for bidders as it details the specific forms and supporting documents required to submit a complete and compliant quotation for the RFQ. It guides bidders on what information the government needs to assess their business management, financial capability, and past performance. The referenced pages provide templates and instructions for the required questionnaires and notification letters.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the requirements for providing outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services to offenders in community-based programs within the Little Rock, Arkansas area. The provider must be located within a six (6) mile radius of Little Rock City Hall and within a half (1/2) mile to a bus stop.

• Provision of outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment services.

• Services must be provided to offenders in community-based programs.

• Adherence to specific operational requirements including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models and crisis intervention capabilities.

• Facility requirements include ADA compliance, safety, and privacy for treatment spaces.

• The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year contract.

• Anticipated performance start date is January 01, 2026.

• Quotations will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) decisional rule.

• Initial review will determine if all document submission requirements are met and if minimum requirements in the Decisional Rule Criteria are satisfied.

• Quotes will be rated "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable".

• Key personnel must meet specific experiential, educational, and licensure/certification requirements.

• Submissions must include Technical Personnel documents, professional licenses, clinical experience documentation, and resumes.

• Specific requirements for demonstrating CBT methods, crisis intervention capabilities, and proposed facility locations must be met.

• Not explicitly stated in this section, but the provider must be within a specific geographic radius of Little Rock City Hall and a bus stop.

• Funds are not presently available for this solicitation; award is contingent upon fund availability.

• The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time.

• Offerors must identify any information they consider privileged or confidential under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Other / Unclassified

This document provides information regarding whistleblower protections for Department of Justice (DOJ) contractors, subcontractors, and grantees. It defines what a whistleblower is, outlines the types of disclosures protected under federal law (including the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013), and specifies to whom such disclosures can be made to ensure protection.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it informs them about their rights and protections if they need to report wrongdoing related to a DOJ contract or grant. It details:

• Definition of a Whistleblower: An employee of a contractor, subcontractor, or grantee who discloses information evidencing gross mismanagement, waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, danger to public health/safety, or violations of law/regulation related to a federal contract or grant.
• Protected Disclosures: Information can be reported to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Members of Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), authorized DOJ officials, courts, or management officials within the contractor/grantee organization.
• Protection Against Reprisal: Federal law prohibits retaliation (discharge, demotion, discrimination) against employees for making protected whistleblower disclosures.
• Reporting Retaliation: Employees who believe they have experienced retaliation can file a complaint with the DOJ OIG.
• How to Report Wrongdoing: Contact information for the DOJ OIG hotline, website, fax, and mailing address is provided for reporting waste, fraud, abuse, misconduct, or whistleblower reprisal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 15BCTS25Q00000018) issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Outpatient Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health (MH) Services in Little Rock, AR. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

The solicitation details various SUD and MH services, including:

• Treatment Planning and Follow-up
• Intake Screening, Assessment, and Report
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Relationship and Parenting Counseling
• Medication Monitoring & Report
• Psychiatric Evaluation & Report
• Crisis Intervention Evaluation & Report

These services are to be provided over a base period of 12 months, with options for several subsequent option periods, extending up to 60 months, plus potential six-month extensions.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months, with multiple option periods extending up to 60 months, plus potential six-month extensions.

• Offer Due Date: October 2, 2025, 12:00 PM ET.

• Submission Method: Electronic copies of quotations are to be submitted via email to sjones2@bop.gov in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

• Required Documents: Quoters must submit a completed SF-1449, Business Quotation Information Packet, Technical Quotation Information Packet, proof of active SAM registration, a copy of their current Professional Liability Insurance, and a completed Attachment Quotation Form.

• Period for Acceptance of Quotes: Increased from 30 days to 180 days.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 621420 (Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinics)

• Size Standard: $19,000,000

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference and includes an addendum to FAR 52.212-4 and FAR 52.212-1.

• Specific requirements regarding contractor personnel security, privacy, and background investigations are detailed, including Public Trust Investigation (PTI) requirements.

• Offerors must review and comply with various solicitation provisions, including those related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and representations and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, FAR Clause 52.212-5 (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025), outlines the contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services. It lists numerous FAR clauses that contractors must comply with, categorized into two main sections: (a) clauses that are always incorporated by reference, and (b) clauses that the Contracting Officer may select for incorporation.

Mandatory Clauses (Section a):

• Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (52.203-19)
• Prohibition on Contracting for Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (52.204-23)
• Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (52.204-25)
• Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (52.209-10)
• Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (52.232-40)
• Protest After Award (52.233-3)
• Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (52.233-4)

Selectable Clauses (Section b): This section includes a comprehensive list of clauses that the Contracting Officer may choose to incorporate, indicated by an 'X' next to the clause number. These cover a wide range of requirements, including:

• Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (52.203-6)
• Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (52.203-13)
• Whistleblower Protections (52.203-15, 52.203-17)
• Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (52.204-10)
• Service Contract Reporting Requirements (52.204-14, 52.204-15)
• Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (52.204-27)
• Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders (52.204-28, 52.204-30)
• Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (52.209-6)
• Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (52.209-9)
• Various Small Business Set-Aside and Preference clauses (e.g., HUBZone, Total Small Business Set-Aside, Partial Small Business Set-Aside, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, Small Business Subcontracting Plan) (52.219-3 through 52.219-33)
• Buy American Act and Trade Agreements clauses (52.225-1, 52.225-3, 52.225-5)
• Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (52.225-13)
• Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (52.225-26)
• Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (52.226-4)
• Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (52.226-8)
• Terms for Financing of Purchases and Installment Payments (52.232-29, 52.232-30)
• Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (52.232-33, 52.232-34)
• Privacy or Security Safeguards (52.239-1)
• Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (52.240-1)
• Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (52.247-64)
• Service Contract Labor Standards and related clauses (52.222-41 through 52.222-53, 52.222-55, 52.222-62)

Comptroller General Examination of Record: This section (d) details the Contractor's obligation to provide access to records for examination, audit, or reproduction for a specified period after final payment or termination.

Flow Down Requirements: Section (e) clarifies that contractors are generally not required to flow down FAR clauses in subcontracts for commercial products and services, with specific exceptions noted for certain clauses.

This document is critical for understanding the mandatory and optional regulatory and contractual requirements that will apply to any contract awarded under this solicitation. Bidders must carefully review the selected clauses in section (b) to fully comprehend their obligations and ensure compliance. The extensive list of clauses highlights the government's focus on various compliance areas, including small business utilization, labor standards, supply chain security, and ethical conduct.