R--Provide Prolonge Exposure Consultations PTSD

The Great Plains Regional Contracting Office at Brooke Army Medical Center plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Pennsylvania for providing Prolonged Exposure Consultations aimed at treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) among Active Duty Social Work Personnel, Nurse Case Managers, Psychiatric Case Managers, and Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Hembree, affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and co-author of the Prolonged Exposure (PE) modality, has extensive experience training over 700 Army providers in the use of PE specifically for Combat PTSD. The award is scheduled for March 28, 2011, covering a base period plus two option years. The contract falls under the NAICS code 611310, with a size standard of $7 million. This notice is not a solicitation but allows other responsible sources to submit capability statements or proposals by March 25, 2011, at 11:00 AM CST, which will be considered by the agency. Performance is expected to take place at the AMEDD Center & School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Points of contact include Darlena Rivera, Purchasing Agent, and Melissa Oliva, Contracting Officer, providing avenues for inquiries and responses. The contract's focus on specialized consultations underscores a targeted approach to enhancing PTSD and mTBI treatment protocols within the Army medical community.