Trauma Therapy Government Bids & RFPs

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system. Payment requests must be submitted with a unique invoice number, no more than once a month. CSOSA is bound by the Prompt Payment Act to reimburse contractors on the 30th calendar day after a proper and valid invoice is officially received.

Psychologists must possess a PhD or PsyD, a full and unrestricted license to practice in the District of Columbia or a US state, and at least three years of verifiable work experience as a behavioral health clinician and in presenting findings for adults in a forensics setting. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) must have a Master's degree, a full and unrestricted license, and at least three years of verifiable work experience as an LCSW or LPC and in presenting findings for adults in a forensics setting. Experience working with supervisees is preferred for both.

Falsification of any form, refusal to supply information or forms, or failure to cooperate with the CSOSA office of security may be considered justification for immediate security denial/removal of the individual. Any contractor or approved subcontractor employee who does not obtain a favorable adjudication for the CSOSA background check, or OPM background investigation, will be unable to perform services under this purchase order.

Responses to this notice are due no later than August 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Responses should be submitted electronically to the points of contact below no later than August 13, 2026 at 10:00am est.

Interested sources should generally possess current independent clinical licensure (LMFT, LICSW, LMHC, psychologist, or equivalent), advanced training in trauma-focused psychotherapy, formal training in MDMA-assisted therapy, and prior direct clinical experience serving as a therapist in an MDMA-assisted therapy or related psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy clinical trial. current independent licensure lmft, licsw, lmhc, psychologist, or equivalentadvanced training in traumafocused psychotherapyformal training in mdmaassisted therapy through a mapsrecognized or equivalent therapist training program

Proposals are due no later than September 1, 2026, 3:00 p. m. PDT.

The contract will be a cost-reimbursement contract. Monthly invoices must be submitted with a breakdown of actual expenditures. Payment is contingent upon timely submission of required program documentation and performance reports.

Proposals will be evaluated based on responsiveness to minimum requirements and a consensus scoring methodology by an evaluation committee. Specific criteria and point values are detailed in the RFP.

Applicants must have state or federal recognition, be registered with the California Secretary of State, not be debarred or suspended, and provide evidence of insurance. They must also demonstrate a documented history of similar service delivery for at least three years, interagency collaboration experience, and place-based experience within the community.

Failure to adhere to policies, such as submitting late proposals or non-conforming responses, may result in disqualification or exclusion from consideration.

A mandatory bidders conference is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. via a virtual meeting.

The last date to submit written questions is August 28, 2026, no later than 3:00 p. m. PST. Appeals must be submitted in writing no later than 7 days after the close of the solicitation.

Failure to adhere to policies, such as contacting probation personnel for meetings or submitting incomplete/non-conforming responses, may result in disqualification.

Up to $2,100,000 of JJCPA dollars are allocated for FYs ****.

The due date for bids is August 12, 2026, at 2:00:00 PM.