Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #OPD-2026-56
Statewide Traumatic Brain Injury Family, Advocacy, Counseling and Training Services Solicitation
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
OPD-2026-56
NAICS
624190, 813319
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is seeking nonprofit organizations to deliver statewide services for individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) before age 22. - Government Buyer: - New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive suite of Traumatic Brain Injury Family, Advocacy, Counseling and Training Services (TBI FACTS) - Supportive counseling for individuals and families - Community service navigation and linkage with state/local systems - Education, advocacy, and outreach - Support group facilitation - Repatriation assistance - Educational advocacy in schools - Mediation for housing, transportation, benefits, substance abuse, and mental health - Requirements: - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations - Minimum five years of experience working with OPWDD serving individuals with TBI - Regionally based staff throughout New York State - FACTS coordinators must hold Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credentials - Supervision by a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) - Nonprofit must be the sole operator of the program - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service-based solicitation for qualified nonprofits.
Description
The New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is issuing this Solicitation of Interest (SOI) to nonprofit organizations to find qualified applicants to provide statewide services to individuals who sustained a traumatic brain injury prior to age 22. The services include supportive counseling, assistance in locating community services, education, advocacy, training, and outreach. This SOI is not a Request for Proposal and does not guarantee a contract award. Letters of Interest must demonstrate qualifications and experience and be submitted by September 11, 2026, 5:00 PM.