Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy training

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21, seeks firm-fixed-price quotes for a comprehensive Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy training program. The training is intended for mental health clinical staff within the VA Northern California Health Care System and must be delivered virtually by an EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) Certified Instructor. The scope includes the provision of all training materials, including books, and post-training consultation as part of the contract. The period of performance extends from July 6, 2026, through July 5, 2027. Offerors must submit their quotes electronically through SAM.gov by May 20, 2026, 3:00 PM MST, with questions due by May 15, 2026. A trade-off source selection process will evaluate proposals based on a combined weighting where technical capability and past performance together carry equal importance to price, emphasizing the importance of experience and quality alongside cost considerations. The contract incorporates various standard FAR and VAAR clauses relevant to commercial services, including provisions for contract extensions, whistleblower rights, electronic payments, evaluation factors for veteran-owned small businesses, and security prohibitions. The FAR clauses specify contract administration, payment, and invoicing procedures—requiring electronic invoice submission via the VA EIPPS system. The contract will operate under FOB destination terms with acceptance defined by compliance to contract requirements rather than physical delivery location. While no dollar value or detailed pricing structure is disclosed, options to extend services and/or the contract term are provided through clauses allowing up to six months of service extension and up to five additional years of contract continuity. Subcontracting limitations apply especially concerning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) participation, mandating no more than 50% of subcontracted work to non-SDVOSBs. Offerors must also submit necessary certifications, including socioeconomic status and entity identification via UEI and CAGE codes, with strict compliance requirements and reporting obligations related to prohibited equipment and affiliations. The overall performance is monitored through regular coordination with a Contracting Officer’s Representative, with deliverables tied directly to the referenced Performance Work Statement governing training completion and quality standards.