Description
The VA Innovation Ecosystem (VHAIE) is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit concept papers for early‑stage suicide‑prevention innovations that can be prototyped, tested, and optionally piloted within the Veterans Health Administration. Offerors may propose solutions in one of several topic areas (e.g., community‑based collaborations, safe firearm storage, crisis‑intervention services, culturally‑tailored interventions) and must submit a 3‑page executive summary plus a transmittal letter. Successful concept papers may be invited to submit a full proposal (≤ 30 pages technical, unlimited price) for a Firm‑Fixed‑Price award of up to $2 M for a prototype/test phase and up to $4 M for a field‑test/pilot phase, with a total performance period of 12–24 months. The solicitation is open to all qualified businesses, with special encouragement for small, disadvantaged, veteran‑owned, and nonprofit entities. Submissions are accepted via email on a monthly basis, with the final deadline of 30 Sep 2026.
• Targeted outcomes: increase Veteran access to suicide‑prevention services, reduce costs, improve VA operational performance, and enhance care quality.
• Funding limits: $2 M base phase, $4 M optional phase; multiple awards anticipated.
• Timeline: concept‑paper window 15 Jul 2024 – 30 Sep 2026; monthly submission cut‑off 11:59 PM ET last business day; full‑proposal invitation follows a 1‑2 week review, then 45‑day co‑design and 30‑day proposal preparation periods.
• Required compliance: SAM registration, current representations & certifications, Section 508 accessibility, VA security and privacy standards, and preference for open‑source solutions.
Attached files
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