Bid guide
How to bid on Readjustment Counseling Services for Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for licensed mental health professionals to provide in-person readjustment counseling services for Veterans in Victoria, Texas. These services include individual, group, couples, and family therapy sessions.
This is a pre-solicitation notice, meaning the VA is announcing its intent to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is for firms that can offer direct, in-person counseling, as telehealth and medication prescribing are not part of this requirement.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This pre-solicitation notice was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for this notice is September 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This deadline is for the pre-solicitation phase, which informs the VA's market research.
The actual RFQ will not be publicly posted. Instead, the VA will directly solicit quotations from a limited number of vendors identified through their market research. The planned contract has a base year from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two additional one-year option periods.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for licensed professionals such as Psychiatrists, PhD Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. The services must be provided in person in Victoria, Texas.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 621330, which covers Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians). The size standard for this NAICS code is $9.0 million. The classification code is G004 (Social Rehabilitation Services).
How to respond to this pre-solicitation
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Since the RFQ will not be publicly posted, the VA will directly contact selected vendors. Therefore, it is important to ensure your firm is visible and recognized by the VA for these types of services, especially during the market research phase that precedes the direct solicitation.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though the RFQ will be by invitation, it is crucial to clearly demonstrate your firm's qualifications and experience in providing in-person mental health counseling services to Veterans. Highlight the specific licenses held by your staff and their experience with individual, group, couples, and family therapy.
Emphasize your firm's capacity to deliver services in Victoria, Texas, and your understanding of the unique needs of the Veteran population. Detail any past performance with government contracts or similar large-scale service provision, focusing on your ability to meet contract terms and performance periods.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.