R499--Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP services for employees and immediate family members for emotional support and grief counseling.

This solicitation is a Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 13, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with the North American Industry Classification System code 624190 for Employee Assistance Program services. The contract aims to provide comprehensive EAP services, including emotional support and grief counseling, to Department of Veterans Affairs employees and their immediate family members. The performance location is Winston-Salem, North Carolina, though the contracting office is based in Washington, DC. Vendors must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and SBA.gov, with updated information verified through the Financial Service Center, as failure to comply will result in disqualification regardless of quote competitiveness. Quotes must be submitted by August 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the contracting specialist Tracey Robinson available for inquiries. Evaluation will be based on best value to the government, prioritizing fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, with no consideration given to proposals received after the deadline or from non-compliant vendors.