MODIFICATION
R -- Reocovery Workforce Outreach and Education
- Notice Date
- 9/10/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 813920
— Professional Organizations
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Division of Acquisition Management, 12501 Ardennes Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, Maryland, 20857, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20857
- Solicitation Number
- 13-233-SOL-00561
- Point of Contact
- Peter D. Preston, Phone: 3014435100, Darnese M. Wilkerson, Phone: 3014436557
- E-Mail Address
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Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov, darnese.wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov
(Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov, darnese.wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Notice Type: Intent to Sole Source Intended Awardee: NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 201 Alexandria, VA 22314 Title: Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education Solicitation#: 13-233-SOL-00561 Date: September 10, 2013 Notice of Intent: The Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) intends to award a contract to support SAMHSA's efforts to Utilize the audience and reach of SAMHSA and NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, will join forces to reach out to educate and inspire possible candidates to join the addiction and mental health fields as career by engaging its affiliates in key cities as conducts to the desired young adult and college-level audience. NAADAC will hold a minimum of eight (8) events throughout the year, with an emphasis on workforce development and education. The Addictions Professional Days will also align with SAMHSA's 24th annual National Recovery Month observance to promote this campaign during the year. In Accordance with 10 USC 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) NAADAC is the only responsible source to satisfy agency requirements. The Association for Addiction Professionals is the only nationwide membership organization serving addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment and education. NAADAC hosts several of our affiliate's websites, supports newsletter development and provides publications and training materials. NAADAC provides on-going technical assistance and other support for its affiliates, while maintaining their individual autonomy. With over 11,000 members, 46 state affiliates and international affiliates, NAADAC's network of addiction professionals spans the United States and the world. NAADAC has worked with states to develop their own advisory board, execute a strategic planning process, develop and implement a training system, host local conferences, trainings and seminars, build advocacy systems and funding streams. Background: In general, results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings reveals that estimated 20.6million persons (of the population ages 12 and older) were classified with alcohol or illicit drug dependence or abuse. In addition, 45.6 million adults aged 18 and older were classified with a mental illness. Often, people simultaneously experience both a mental and a substance use disorder, which is referred to as having a co-occurring disorder. More than one in four adults living with serious mental illness have a co-occurring substance use disorder, and people who have substance use disorders are roughly twice as likely to have a mood or anxiety disorder as those who do not. Living with a mental and/or substance use disorder can be challenging, but there is hope, and treatment is effective. In particular, combining treatment and support methods yields favorable outcomes for overcoming both mental health problems and substance use disorders. Between 70 and 90 percent of people with a mental illness experience significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with a combination of medication and psychosocial treatments. For many patients with a substance use disorder, a treatment and recovery plan - which is tailored to address each patient's drug abuse patterns and drug-related medical, psychiatric, and social problems - is most effective. This may include treatment medication, when available, in conjunction with behavioral therapy. Treatment for mental and/or substance use disorders produces proven lasting benefits for people with addictive disorders, their families and society. Effective treatment helps individuals achieve sustained reductions in alcohol and drug use, improve their physical and mental health, and lead more productive lives. People, in recovery, who have undergone treatment, are better able to raise families and contribute to their communities. Treatment also reduces criminal activity, significantly increases employment, and decreases homelessness among clients. An issue concerning treatment and recovery services is the shortage of qualified professionals in the field and the lack of new recruits. Workforce issues are complex and linked to almost every challenge facing the treatment and recovery field. Like other health care professions, the field has encountered many barriers to effective staff recruitment and retention, and to maintaining competencies. In addition to these common workforce challenges, the treatment and recovery field frequently experiences prejudice, discrimination, lack of public support, under-funding, and misconceptions about treatment and recovery. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), House Committee on Appropriations requested in its (FY) 2006 committee report that SAMHSA develop a report on the recruitment, retention and skill development needs of substance abuse treatment professionals. SAMHSA agreed that identified workforce development as a critical issue and has sought input from many groups through its Partners for Recovery initiative, including professional associations, colleges and universities, recovery support providers, State directors, treatment providers, Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs), Federal agencies, clinical supervisors, human resource managers, and key leaders in order to meet this report requirement. The field report entitled "Strengthening Professional Identity: Challenges of the Addictions Treatment Workforce" found that nationally, treatment capacity is insufficient to accommodate all those seeking services and is substantially inadequate to serve the total population in need. Capacity issues vary by geographic area, population and the type of treatment required. Per capita funding for treatment services also differs by State. Some States are able to invest substantial State and local resources into treatment, whereas others rely primarily on Federal funding. Given limited resources, States and localities are faced with difficult decisions, such as limiting the types or number of services individuals can receive and/or limiting the number of individuals who can receive services. Moreover, in recent years, many States have experienced severe revenue shortfalls that have reduced treatment capacity, despite Federal budget increases. When treatment systems are required to provide additional services with less funding, providers and the workforce experience enormous pressures. Additionally, a large number of individuals are unable to access care due to limited workforce capacity. Description: The proposed eight (8) Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education statewide community events will disseminate information about SAMHSA's Strategic Initiatives and its role as a leader in the federal effort to expand the availability of effective treatment and recovery services available to Americans. This goal is consistent with SAMHSA's first strategic initiative: prevention of substance abuse and mental illness. These events aim to assist attendees in developing prevention prepared communities where families, schools, faith-based organizations, workplaces, and communities take action to promote emotional health and reduce the likelihood of mental and/or substance use disorders. The proposed events also focus on other SAMHSA's strategic initiatives such as: Recovery Support and healthcare reform. In addition, these events support the overall Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) goal of demand reduction and other Administration treatment initiatives. For all SAMHSA activities and events, special consideration and emphasis are required in the coordination of the community-based events to promote the interests of special emphasis groups and minorities. These groups include African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic, American Indians/Alaskan Natives, older Americans, adolescents and youth, medication-assisted therapy patients and the disabled community. The eight (8) Recovery Workforce Outreach and Education events play a significant role for local community agencies, civic organizations, elected officials, business leaders, agencies and treatment services providers, people in recovery and others who come together to plan and execute events and activities to promote community action in support for and improvement of treatment. In years past, communities have come together to advocate for specific improvements and additional slots for treatment efforts. In doing so, the community-based events participants become both architects and activists for community change. Contractors possessing equal capabilities are encouraged to respond in writing no later than September 24th, 2013. All responses should provide at a minimum: 1. Cover Letter/Capabilities Statement illustrating organizations' technical capabilities and expertise, as it relates to the requirements presented in this notice. 2. List of at least 3-5 Past Performance references to include: a. Description of previous work efforts b. Contract number c. Point of contact Estimated Value: $30,000.00 Period of Performance: September 30th 2013 thru September 29th 2014 Procurement Classification (Service) Code: R499 - SUPPORT - PROFESSIONAL: OTHER North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 813920 - Professional Organizations Contracting Office: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration Program Support Center: Strategic Acquisition Service 12501 Ardennes Ave, Suite 400 Rockville, MD 20852 Contracting Officer: Darnese M. Wilkerson, CPCM, DHHS/PSC/SAS/DAM-B Branch Chief Phone: 301-443-1730 Email: Darnese.Wilkerson@psc.hhs.gov Point of Contact: Peter D. Preston, Contract Specialist, SAS/PSC/DAM-B Phone: 301-443-5100 Email: Peter.Preston@psc.hhs.gov
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- Place of Performance
- Address: TBD, United States
- Record
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