Clinical Staffing and Behavioral Health Personnel Recruitment

The contract seeks qualified vendors to recruit, credential, and manage licensed clinical staff for veteran-focused behavioral health services, specifically targeting professionals such as licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional clinical counselors, psychiatrists, and substance use counselors. The work involves ensuring all personnel meet stringent licensing and credentialing standards to deliver high-quality care within VA-affiliated settings, with an emphasis on timely deployment and ongoing performance management to support veteran mental health and substance use treatment programs. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Veterans Affairs, utilizing NAICS code 621399 for other outpatient care centers, and is managed by the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. No set-aside preferences or organization type restrictions are indicated, and the place of performance is not specified beyond the general scope of veteran-serving facilities under VA oversight. The contract requires comprehensive administrative and clinical support infrastructure to verify credentials, maintain compliance, and coordinate staffing across potentially multiple locations. Vendors must demonstrate experience in behavioral health staffing for federal or veteran populations, with an ability to rapidly respond to workforce needs while maintaining regulatory and clinical quality standards.