R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality Study (Phase 2)

The Southern Regional Contracting Office plans to issue solicitation W81K00-13-Q-0016 around May 16, 2013, for a sole-source contract to the Washington Psychological Center in Washington, DC. The contract involves providing instructional services to Behavioral Health providers within the US Army Southern Regional Medical Command. The goal is to implement a standardized clinical method, the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), to help mitigate suicide risk. The contractor will collaborate with Active Duty and Civilian providers at military treatment facilities to conduct risk assessments, deliver theoretical and clinical training, offer refresher training, provide post-training consultation, and support the Warrior Resiliency Program before and after its implementation. Services are scheduled to be delivered from approximately June 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, with two additional twelve-month option periods extending the work through September 30, 2015. While the contract is intended for sole-source award, small-business concerns with relevant qualifications are encouraged to submit quotes for consideration. The effort falls under the NAICS code 541612, indicating a focus on human resources and organizational consulting services within the medical command's area of responsibility.