Support for the Business Innovations Program

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), plans to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with The Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment (NIATx), affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. This contract supports the Business Innovations Program and is awarded without competition based on the unique technical expertise that NIATx provides, which is not reasonably available from any other source. The justification for this sole source contract is grounded in regulatory authority 13.106-1(b), emphasizing the exclusivity of NIATx’s services in meeting SAMHSA's requirements. The solicitation, titled "Support for the Business Innovations Program," was posted on August 19, 2012, and pertains to NAICS code 813212, which relates to grantmaking and social advocacy organizations. The key point of contact for this contract is Ryan L. Collins, a Contract Specialist reachable via phone or email. Details regarding the place of performance or agency organization were not specified. The contract reflects SAMHSA’s commitment to leveraging specialized expertise for innovative addiction treatment improvements through a direct negotiation approach with a proven and singular partner.