SOPHROSYNE Chatbot Development and Optimization

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a sole source provider for the development, piloting, and optimization of the SOPHROSYNE chatbot for substance use disorder treatment.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


General
Open (active)
36C10X26Q0184
Jun 26, 2026 05:00 PM
Jun 11, 2026 01:54 PM
$4,680,640.00
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Small Business
Sole Source
Federal
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Derek Devine
+12402151628
5202 Presidents Court, Frederick, MD, USA
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Aurelius Talent Solution, LLC for services related to the SOPHROSYNE chatbot. This chatbot is a VA-owned tool designed to educate Veterans on substance use disorder (SUD) risks, motivate treatment engagement, and reduce substance use. The contractor will be responsible for iterative design, testing, and revision of clinical workflows and protocols, optimization of the chatbot, in-clinic piloting at VA sites, formative evaluation, and development of an implementation toolkit. Option Year 2 is limited to sustainment and maintenance. All work must be performed in accordance with VA security, privacy, and IT requirements. The period of performance is from August 15, 2026, to August 14, 2029, including a base year and two option years. Primary performance will be at the contractor's facilities in Ellicott City, Maryland, with potential limited access to VA pilot sites.

Classification Codes
NAICS541511Custom Computer Programming Services
PSCDA01Support services for activities involved with application development and support to include analysis, design, development, coding, testing, and release packaging, as well as support of off-the-shelf Business Applications.
Smart Codes
chatbot developmentclinical workflow consultingsoftware optimization
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
36C10X26Q0184_1.docxJun 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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