Q--OPIATE SUBSTITUTION

Opioid Substitution: The VAMC Spokane, WA intends to issue a sole source Request for Quote to the Spokane Regional Health District, for Opiate Substitution Services. The Spokane Regional Health District is the only known, established provider that will satisfy the agency requirements within 20 miles of the Spokane VA Medical Center. This is sole source procurement is under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 38 U.S.C. 8153 and Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1). The anticipated duration of this contract will include a base year, and up to 4 additional options years. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes however; any firm that believes it can meet the following certification requirements for the provision of this service may give written notification to the Contracting Officer, VAMC Spokane, WA. 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA, within seven (7) days from the date of publication of this synopsis. The requirements listed below are minimum requirements and not limited to the following: The Substance Abuse Treatment Program is tasked with providing Opiate Substitution Treatment Services (Methadone) to veteran patients addicted to opiate substances for reasons other than the management of medically verified pain. This contact is needed to provide "harm reduction treatment" to the highly vulnerable population of chronically addicted veterans. Minimum Requirement: Only Washington State and Federally Certified Programs within 20 miles of the Spokane VA Medical Center located at 4815 N Assembly St, Spokane, WA, will be considered as viable candidates to provide Opioid Substitution to the Spokane VA Medical Center.