SAM # W912J726QA0020002

Behavioral Health Counseling Support Services for Idaho National Guard

This opportunity is for certified Women-Owned Small Businesses to provide Behavioral Health Counseling Support Services to the Idaho National Guard. - Government Buyer: - Idaho National Guard, J9 Service Member and Family Support Office - USPFO ID PROCUREMENT, DPH/Program Manager, W8AR IDARNG ELEMENT, JF HQ, Boise, ID - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; services are to be provided by qualified contractors - Products/Services Requested: - Behavioral Health Counseling Support Services - Three full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) clinicians - Each clinician: ~10 initial intakes and 63 counseling sessions per month - Clinical case management, outreach, teletherapy, coordination with military programs - One full-time Administrative Support position - Care coordination, appointment scheduling, resource support - Travel reimbursement for outreach to regional Guard facilities (typically fewer than six trips per year) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Set aside for certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) - Services must comply with HIPAA, confidentiality, and security standards - Licensed clinical providers (preferably LCSW) with experience in military family challenges - No after-hours on-call requirement; overtime excluded - Strict proposal formatting and evaluation based on technical approach, past performance, and price - Place of performance: Gowen Field Military Base, Boise, ID, with occasional regional travel - Period of Performance: - 12-month base period, 12-month option period, possible 6-month extension - Monthly firm-fixed-price CLINs for labor; travel reimbursed separately

Description

This solicitation amendment is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 3305 (Simplified procedures for small business and commercial items) and 41 U.S.C. § 1901 (Simplified acquisition procedures). Solicitation number W912J726QA0020002 amendment is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Behavior Health Counseling Support Services.

This procurement is established as a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside in accordance with the Small Business Act, specifically 15 U.S.C. § 637(m) (Women-owned small business companion program). Quotations are solicited exclusively from certified WOSB concerns eligible under the WOSB Program (including Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) concerns) in accordance with the statutory standards of 15 U.S.C. § 637(m) and 13 CFR part 127. Quotes received from non-eligible concerns will not be considered.

The Idaho National Guard J9 Service Member and Family Support have a requirement for Behavior Health Counseling services to Service Members and their immediate family. The team shall be comprised of three (3) full-time Behavior Health Clinicians and one (1) full-time Admin Support position. This requirement has been updated to meet current organizational needs.

Response Deadline: August 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Daily Time (MDT) Primary NAICS Code: 621112 – Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) Size Standard: $9,000,000.00 Product Service Code (PSC): Q519 – Behavioral and Mental Health Anticipated Period of Performance: 27 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2027 for base period, one (1) 12-month option period, and one up to 6-month extension (see 52.217-9 and 52.217-8). Primary performance will be conducted at: Joint Force Headquarters, Gowen Field Military Base, Boise, ID 83705 Regional outreach travel to regional Guard offices (including Caldwell, Twin Falls, Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Lewiston, and Post Falls) may be required occasionally.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Natasha Spratt, at natasha.m.spratt2.civ@army.mil no later than August 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM MDT. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email no later than August 17, 2026. Quote Preparation: Offerors shall prepare their quotations in strict accordance with the requirements, instructions, terms, and conditions contained in this combined synopsis/solicitation, the performance work statement (PWS), and any subsequent formal amendments issued by the Government. Failure to address all requirements or incorporate any subsequent solicitation amendments may result in the quotation being determined non-compliant and excluded from further evaluation. Formatting: To ensure a structured, fair, and efficient evaluation, the offeror’s submission shall be divided into three (3) distinct sections, self-contained Portable Document Format (PDF)s compatible with standard readers. Structure: Section I: Quote. Complete SF 1449 or the quoter's vendor commercial quote (no page limit). If providing a commercial quote without the SF 1449, the commercial quote MUST include all elements in W912J726QA0020002 clause 52.212-1 paragraph (a), and the statement requested in (a)(6), provide information pertaining to price only and provide complete pricing per SF 1449 line items schedule excluding CLIN 0005 and 1005 travel. Section II: Capability Statement. A description of how the quoter intends to provide the services required. Stating “will comply with PWS” is not sufficient. The statement must describe the capability to meet the agency’s needs as described in this solicitation. Not to exceed ten pages, Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, margins at 1-inch, single spaced. Section III: Past Performance. The Government will review information from sources including CPARS, FAPIIS, SPRS, and others. Submit a three-page past performance sheet, including Federal, non-Federal, and Private Sector experience. The total experience submitted shall not exceed three pages, font Times New Roman or Arial, size 12, margins at 1-inch, single space. Information exceeding three pages will not be considered.

Basis of Award:

Evaluation factors. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order to the responsible quoter with the lowest acceptable quote demonstrating understanding and conformance. The evaluation will consider price, technical, and past performance. Quotes failing to meet all terms and conditions will not be evaluated. Clarifications may be sought if necessary. Evaluation criteria include: Technical: How well the proposed service meets requirements. The Technical Proposal will be rated as Outstanding, Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Unacceptable, based on the level of compliance and strengths. Past Performance: Based on recent and relevant performance records, rated as Substantial Confidence, Satisfactory Confidence, Neutral, Limited Confidence, or No Confidence. Price: The lowest acceptable quote will be identified, and reasonableness will be assessed. Options: Total price including options will be considered, and unbalanced pricing may be grounds for rejection. Notice of award: The purchase order is the Government’s offer; acceptance forms the contract. Responsibility Determination: The Contracting Officer will verify the responsibility of the selected quoter, especially if prices are abnormally low, possibly requiring additional information or a Certificate of Competency from SBA. Note: Quotes are not offers. All submissions are quotations. Refer to SF 1449, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and Attachment 3 RFI Q&A for details. In case of discrepancies, SF 1449 governs.

Anticipated Date of Award: 18 September 2026

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