Q--READJUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICES - CALAIS, MAINE AREA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Togus V.A. Medical Center, is seeking a contractor to provide readjustment counseling services specifically for veteran beneficiaries in the Calais, Maine area. The contractor must be licensed to practice in Maine and will fulfill requirements under NAICS Code 621330, designated for offices of mental health practitioners. This contract is a small business set-aside and is structured as a requirements contract with an estimated need over the term. The base contract period begins from the date of award and runs through May 31, 2011, with the option to extend for four additional one-year periods, contingent upon funding availability. The solicitation will be publicly available on June 14, 2010, with proposals due by July 14, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Interested parties must request solicitation packages via written communication, fax, or email directed to the designated Contracting Officer, Sherry Mather, who also serves as the point of contact for questions or further information. Electronic proposals will not be accepted, reinforcing the emphasis on traditional submission methods. This procurement highlights the commitment of the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans in the Calais area have access to essential mental health support through licensed, qualified providers within the small business community.