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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 36C260-23-AP-1591
Brand Name or Equal To
Online ACT Therapist Training
Unrestricted Open Market

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Online ACT Therapist Training. Brand Name or Equal To as prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation RFQ 36C260-23-AP-1591 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number (FAC) 2022-04 effective 01/30/2022

2. This solicitation is Unrestricted Open Market. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training. Size Standard $13 million. Offerors must be registered at https://vetbiz.va.gov, in order to be considered for award. The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. The vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Proprietary Letter required.

3. FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. For the exact text and wording of clauses and provisions please see https://www.acquisition.gov. The Government contemplates an award of a Firm Fixed Priced purchase order contract resulting from this solicitation.

4. Description of service: Online ACT Therapist Training needed at the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center, White City, OR.


Online ACT Therapist Training
Unrestricted Open Market
Salient Characteristic Features

The White City VAMC has a need for online training materials and module access for the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Therapist Training program or offer an equal program. Vendors must provide lifetime access to online course materials and provide a questions-and-answers consultation to group participants after and upon completion of training modules.

The training program must be an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) supported by VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines as a front-line treatment for Depression. This training will be used to improve the skill sets of Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) employees. There will be up to forty (40) participants completing the training.

Background:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP) supported by VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines as a front-line treatment for Depression. VHA Directive 1160.05 mandates shared decision-making in treatment planning discussions where ACT is offered as a treatment option to Veterans presenting with Depression one of the most common presenting concerns in Veterans, and most commonly co-occurs with other psychological disorders and health problems.
This requirement will include online training modules and individual counseling/consultation with each participant. Training should allow VA SORCC clinicians to learn to tailor ACT when working with our unique, complex Veteran population.
The training modules will be conducted online and self-paced. The group consultation sessions will be conducted during typical business hours (between 8 am 4:30 pm local time), Monday through Friday except for Federal Holidays. In the event that work for the contract will take place outside of typical business hours, the proposed hours must be mutually agreed upon by the Program Manager and Contractor. Work outside of typical business hours at the request of the Contractor shall not result in any increase in price.
Holidays

The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays:
New Year s Day
January 1st
Martin Luther King s Birthday
Third Monday in January
Presidents Day
Third Monday in February
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19th
Independence Day
July 4th*
Labor Day
First Monday in September
Columbus Day
Second Monday in October
Veterans Day
November 11th
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day
December 25th*

**If the date falls on a Saturday, the Government holiday is the preceding Friday. If the date falls on a Sunday, the Government holiday is the following Monday.

No gray market or remanufactured items will be acceptable. Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system, verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM.

Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated service at a fair and reasonable price are invited to submit a quote via e-mail to Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov no later than May 12, 2023, 1PM PST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

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Delivery FOB Destination to:
DEPARTMENT of VETERANS AFFAIRS
VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center
8495 Crater Lake Hwy
White City, OR. 97503

5. This combined synopsis & solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all capability statements or quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered.
6. This is a Brand Name or Equal to requirement. As such, the salient characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics products must meet to satisfy the Government s needs.
a. Meet or exceed the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; clearly identify the item by Brand name, if any and make/model number.
b. Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the items meet or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government.
7. The Government will award a single purchase order contract resulting from this RFQ to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best value in terms of technical capability and price. All non-price factors technical capability is significantly more important than price.
8.Delivery shall be within (30) days from the time of award. Shall be delivered to: VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center 8495 Crater Lake Hwy White City, OR. 97503. FOB Destination.
9. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda:
Provisions:
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)
10. 52.212-2 EVALUATION SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES
(a) Basis for Award. The Government will issue a purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Proprietary Letter required.
1. Ability to meet brand name or equal description listed in the Salient Characteristics and provide Descriptive Literature to support in that decision.

2. Then a comparative price evaluation will be conducted, of those vendors, and an awardee selected.
(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

11. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.
12. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:
Clauses:
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance
52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors
52.247-34 Â F.O.B. Destination.
852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)
852.212-71 Gray Market Items.
852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
852.246.71 Rejected Goods
13. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)
52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)
52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management
(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
14. There are no additional contract requirements, terms, or conditions.
15. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.
16. Quotes must be emailed to rex.maughan@va.gov
The solicitation closes at 13:00 PST on 05/12/2023

All questions must be submitted by 05/10/2023 13:00 PST no questions will be accepted after 05/10/2023 all answers to potential questions will be answered posted via amendment to RFQ # 36C260-23-AP-1591 on BETA.SAM to maintain transparency and give all offerors a chance to compete. If you have a question for this solicitation, please make the subject: QUESTIONS FOR
RFQ # 36C260-23-AP-1591. NO QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED VIA PHONE or Orally.

No late quotations will be accepted.

Please email all quotes via email to rex.maughan@va.gov

NO HAND DELIVERED OR MAILED IN QUOTES TO THE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

17. For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Rex Maughan at rex.maughan@va.gov

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