Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18729
Award Supplement for Outreach and Training Services for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Conditions
Buyer
Administration for Community Living
Posted
September 14, 2026
Identifier
2026-18729
NAICS
624120, 923120
This award supplement supports the Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to expand outreach and professional training for older adults with behavioral health conditions. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living - Administration on Aging, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs - Award Recipient: - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) - Services Requested: - Expansion of outreach and professional training for engaging older adults with behavioral health conditions - Support for the BRIDGES for Older Adults project - Enhanced training and technical assistance for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) grantees - Development of a tiered technical assistance model - Facilitation of federal agency contributions to mental health awareness events - Broadening the BRIDGES curriculum - Creation of an evidence-informed Dissemination and Engagement Playbook - Notable Requirements: - Focus on increasing participation in evidence-based health promotion programs - Building practical skills among the aging and disability network - Improving coordination among service providers - No products or OEMs involved; strictly services and program expansion - Estimated Contract Value: - Supplement: $1,084,718 - Total award for FY 2024-2027: $4,345,417
Description
This notice announces the intent to award a single-source supplement to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) to expand outreach and professional training efforts. The goal is to engage older adults with behavioral health conditions in evidence-based health promotion programs. The supplement aims to increase participation, develop practical skills, and improve coordination among local aging and behavioral health service providers. The award will support the expansion of the BRIDGES project and related training and technical assistance activities.