MODIFICATION
R -- 6 Month Interim Contracts for VRE Services - St. Louis RO STATE OF MISSOURI Solicitation Number VA-331-09-RP-0003
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 624310
— Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;St. Louis Regional Office;400 18th Street;St. Louis MO 63103
- ZIP Code
- 63103
- Solicitation Number
- VA-331-09-RP-0003
- Response Due
- 10/20/2009
- Archive Date
- 12/19/2009
- Point of Contact
- Susan MaelVRE Contract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
VRE Contract Specialist
(susan.mael@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Description: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Benefits Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Division (VR&E) has a requirement for Interim VR&E Services (6 month Base Period with Two 90 day Options) for the STATE OF MISSOURI. The following training, rehabilitation, and employment needs will be provided by the Contractor for service members and Veterans receiving services from the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Education (VR&E) program: A.Service Group A Complete Initial Assessments/Evaluations A-1 Complete Initial Evaluation: The Initial Assessment shall provide the VR&E counselor with sufficient information about the Veterans prior education, work history, military experience, and the vocational impact of disabilities in relation to the work environment/requirements and to support a determination of entitlement. The initial assessment shall also provide collaborative vocational exploration; analysis of transferable skills; evaluation of interests, aptitudes, and abilities; exploration of labor market conditions; and collaboration with the Veteran in the development of a draft rehabilitation plan leading to determination of feasibility to achieve a vocational goal, entry into suitable employment, and/or maximum independence in the community. A-2 Vocational and Medical Assessment: Shall include medical, educational, and vocational history, including identification of functional capacity for work, barriers to employment, and assessment of transferable skills; vocational testing to include assessment of academic functioning, interests, aptitudes, and abilities and review the test analysis, results, and implications with the veteran. A-3 Transferable Skills Analysis Shall include an analysis of the Veterans current physical capacity, along with worker traits, intellectual level and personal characteristics shown by testing as well as the Veterans work and educational history in comparison to the characteristics and demands of specific jobs. The Analysis shall also outline transferable skills for direct employment or skills that may be built upon for future employment. A-4 Vocational Exploration: A collaborative effort between counselor and client that considers transferable skills, impact of disability condition and residual functioning, vocational testing results, labor market conditions and demands, assistive technology and job modifications, need for services to improve independence in the home and community, and other factors. B.Service Group B - Case Management. The Contractor will provide case management services as required to achieve the objectives of the written rehabilitation plan provided by the VA, to include supportive services, such as addressing medical, financial, academic, and community needs, and preparing Veterans to become job ready. Case Management requires frequent and ongoing services that are provided during Veterans participation in rehabilitation plans to continually address and provide supportive services and track progress in the following areas: academic, job readiness, medical, financial, independent living, and community issues. B-I Standard Case Management - This category includes Veterans pursuing long-term training programs who are in need of on-going support toward achievement of employment goals. B-2 Intensive Case Management - This category of services includes Veterans who need substantial assistance to achieve rehabilitation goals and/or those in short term rehabilitation programs, such as certificate training programs, extended evaluation programs, etc. B-3 Interrupted Follow-Up Services This category of services is provided to Veterans who need ongoing follow-up services during a period of medical or other interruption to ensure that service needs are met. Frequency of contact is dictated by Veteran needs and circumstances. C.Service Group C - Employment Services. Employment Services are for those Veterans deemed capable of re-entering the workforce. Services provided are to assist Veterans to obtain and maintain suitable employment consistent with the Veterans rehabilitation plan. This includes job readiness assistance, rsum development, interview skills and job placement services, and post-placement follow-up. D.Service Group D Educational and Vocational Counseling (Chapter 36 and Chapter 35. The Contractor will assist Servicemembers and Veterans to establish employment objectives and outline career counseling/education required to achieve their educational/vocational goals. The training, rehabilitation, and employment needs shall be addressed by the Contractor for Servicemembers and Veterans receiving Chapter 36 services and to Dependents receiving Chapter 35 services. E.Service Group E Discrete Services. This Service Group includes independent living (IL) assessments, job coaching, life skills coaching, and job site analysis. For the independent living assessments, a locally licensed occupational therapist (OT) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor will be required. Licensed Rehabilitation Engineers, Occupational Therapists, or Assistive Technology Specialists are required to provide specialized Rehabilitation Engineering assessments. These services will be identified on an as-needed basis. Discrete services include short-term, unique services needed for Veterans during the rehabilitation process that are not specified in Service Groups A-D. Additional Info: Contractor(s) must have established professional office space in all areas served, within 50 miles of major metropolitan areas and within each 100 mile radius of jurisdictions served. Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, VR&E St. Louis Regional Office 400 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Place of Performance: ENTIRE STATE OF MISSOURI: To Include St. Louis Metro area, SW Missouri (Mt. Vernon/Springfield/Joplin corridor), Kansas City and vicinity, Ft. Leonard Wood. Point of Contact(s): Susan Mael, Contracting Officer Telephone Number: 314-552-9563
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