Q999--Music Therapy
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 22 - Network Contracting, is soliciting proposals for Virtual Music Therapy services (Solicitation #36C26226Q0612) to support the VA Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program at West Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles, and Sepulveda CBOCs in Los Angeles, CA. This UNRESTRICTED opportunity aims to provide Veterans with access to recreational and music therapy, fostering coping skills, stress management, and social connection. Proposals are due May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct two virtual Music Therapy retreats, providing all necessary equipment and supplies, including a new guitar for each Veteran participant. Key deliverables include:
- Instructing guitar playing and mindfulness skills.
- Facilitating collaboration between participants, music therapists, and songwriters to create musical compositions.
- Executing eight 2-hour virtual sessions per retreat, plus pre-assessment and discharge appointments.
- Providing Board-Certified Music Therapists and songwriters at a two-to-one participant-to-songwriter ratio.
- Documenting all virtual music therapy appointments in CPRS, including assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
- Submitting fifteen After Action Reports per retreat and conducting weekly status meetings.
- Ensuring staff complete VA HIPAA/Trauma Informed Care and Military Culture training.
- Co-designing course content with VA subject matter experts and providing marketing materials.
- Conducting 24 pre-and-post interviews using measures like PHQ-9, BAM-R, and CSRE.
- Adhering to Section 508 compliance, VA physical security, information security, and confidentiality regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 6 months from the date of award, with funding available until October 2026.
- Workload: Expected minimum of 16 hours per month (4 hours per week), broken into two sessions (group guitar and individual).
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services)
- Product Service Code: Q999 (Other Medical Services)
- Place of Performance: Los Angeles, CA (VA facilities).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals electronically to kyle.cipra@va.gov. Required submissions include a completed SF 1449, evidence of registration in the VA's financial system, and a "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance." Proposals will be evaluated based on Price, Past Performance, Experience, and Technical Requirements. Award will be made to the most advantageous offeror following FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) comparative evaluation procedures. The Government anticipates adequate price competition and may award without discussions.
Key Updates & Clarifications
This amendment extends the offer receipt date to May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT. The VA will coordinate contractor onboarding for VA Video Connect (VVC) and CPRS access, which contractors should obtain within 30 days of award. For the experience requirement (minimum two prior contracts related to virtual music therapy retreats for SUD participants), the VA will consider prior contracts involving music therapy services in behavioral health or SUD treatment settings, including hybrid or in-person formats.