SAM #36C26227R0005

Southern Arizona VA Community Opiate Substitute Treatment Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a provider for a community-based methadone treatment program serving veterans in Southern Arizona. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), through Network Contracting Office 22. - Requested service: Operate a Community Opiate Substitute Treatment Program (COSTP) for veterans, including admission physicals and evaluations and daily methadone dosing. - Provide urine toxicology screenings up to weekly when requested by the VA Social Worker, and breathalyzer testing when requested. - Submit monthly service reports and conduct monthly patient satisfaction surveys. - Contractor provides the treatment facility, staff, administration, and supplies. VA staff provide case management, individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, and a social worker. - Annual estimated quantity: 23,725 units for each of the base and four option years. Line-item numbers are 0001–0005. - Notable requirements: Contractor must operate a licensed and accredited facility and maintain required DEA and Arizona methadone-treatment licenses. Pricing is based on actual services provided and applicable CMS/Medicare rates. - Set-aside: Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). - Contract value: $3,000,000 maximum ceiling, with a $1,000 guaranteed minimum. - Period of performance: One base year plus four option years, for a five-year ordering period; the Government may extend services for up to six months. - OEMs and products: No OEM or manufactured product is identified; this is a services requirement.

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs has established programs designed to provide comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and rehabilitative services that improve the quality of life for veterans. VA SUD services provides veterans with detox services, residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, group therapy, individual therapy, psychiatric services, comprehensive medical care, and case management support. The COSTP is part of VA SUD services. VA staff will provide all case management, individual and group therapy, and psychiatric services to veterans being served. Contractor staff are expected to communicate information pertinent to veteran s treatment to Director of SUDTP or designee.

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