Q201--VISN 12 Behavioral Health Service for Healthcare Providers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN 12), awarded contract 36C25226P0201 to Marvin Behavioral Health Inc. on February 9, 2026, for a total value of $1,629,117.00. This firm fixed price contract provides confidential, HIPAA-compliant short-term behavioral health services for approximately 20,415 clinicians via a secure teletherapy platform. The scope of work includes providing up to three 60-minute therapy sessions per eligible employee, with a requirement for 24/7/365 access to licensed therapists and a clinician matching process completed within 48 hours based on specialty, language, and demographic preferences. Coverage is strictly limited to employees; spouses, partners, and other household members are excluded. The contract features a base period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2031. To ensure quality of care, all services must be delivered by licensed clinicians, such as LCSWs, PhD/PsyD psychologists, LPCs, or LMFTs, who possess specialized experience in healthcare worker well-being. The use of trainees or subcontracted staffing agencies for clinical roles is prohibited. Performance is monitored through quarterly reports and adherence to strict licensure and data privacy standards, with electronic invoicing managed through the Tungsten Network e-Invoicing system.