U009--Base plus AFSP Self-Check Quiz
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 05 Network Contracting Offices, has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of providing an online interactive screening program for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). This program aims to enhance the VCL's ability to assess and respond to Veterans, their families, and friends regarding mental health concerns and suicide risk. This is for market research and planning purposes only, and responses are due by February 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a contractor to provide an online interactive screening program that includes:
- Granting the VCL a license to use the program.
- Assisting VCL staff in training Chat Crisis Responders.
- Providing ongoing technical assistance and support.
- Collecting and evaluating quantitative data on program utilization and outcomes.
- Developing an evidence-based assessment tool for symptoms of depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions associated with suicidal behavior.
- Ensuring the tool is accessible via smartphones and mobile devices, with a separate version for family members/advocates.
- Automatically classifying user submissions into four suicide risk tiers and routing them to a live Chat Crisis Responder.
- Collaborating with VCL on an evaluation plan, data analysis, and presentation of findings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS Code: 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this RFI, but Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) receive preference for future acquisition decisions.
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): One base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) with four (4) 12-month option periods, extending through March 31, 2031.
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested sources should submit the following information via email to Tara Davis (tara.davis4@va.gov):
- Company name, address, and point of contact.
- Small business designation (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business) and size status relative to NAICS 518210.
- Description of experience managing similar support requirements.
- DUNS/UEI number.
- FSS GSA/NAC contract number (if applicable).
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- Capabilities statement regarding the salient characteristics.
- Feedback or suggestions on the salient characteristics/Statement of Work.
- Estimated timeline for completion of the requirement.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will not be considered offers, nor will they form a binding contract. All expenses associated with responding are the responsibility of the responder. Questions regarding future RFQ requirements will not be entertained at this time. A future solicitation may be published based on the responses received.