U099--PTSD Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD), has issued a Presolicitation Notice (Solicitation Number: 36C10G26Q0060) indicating its intent to proceed with a sole source requirement for PTSD Training (PSC: U099 - Other Education And Training Services). This effort seeks a contractor to plan, coordinate, support, and deliver specialized training to non-VA providers on topics including Military Culture, Assessment of PTSD, and Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk. The goal is to enhance community providers' knowledge to improve Veteran outcomes. Responses from interested vendors are due by May 14, 2026, at 1300 ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Planning, coordinating, supporting, and delivering specialized training.
- Developing and presenting content focused on Military Culture, PTSD Assessment, and Suicide Risk Management.
- Addressing identified training gaps among community providers to improve Veteran mental health outcomes.
- Requires extensive knowledge of PTSD assessment, military culture, and Veteran mental health.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C § 1901, FAR subpart 12.201-1 (simplified procedures for commercial items).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Market research indicates no other vendor can meet unique standards).
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, by 1300 Eastern Time.
- Published: April 28, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).
Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source. However, vendors who believe they can meet these unique requirements in the future are invited to submit information. Responses should include a brief description of capability, socioeconomic status, business size (large or small), and a Capability Statement.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, OPAL | Strategic Acquisition Center, Fredericksburg, VA.
- Primary Point of Contact: Nicole Lowther, Contract Specialist, Nicole.Lowther@va.gov, (540) 735-3855.
- Secondary Point of Contact: Rodney Burgos Cabassa, Rodney.BurgosCabassa@va.gov.
- Only email submissions will be accepted.