# Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Training

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26125q0645

- Solicitation number: 36C26125Q0645
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261)
- NAICS: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- Product or service code: U009 Education Services
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Sacramento
- First posted: July 8, 2025
- Last posted: July 8, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71b035c0f8f547df8308aca312457872/view

## Description

The VISN21 Sierra Pacific Network requires Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy training for 20 mental health clinicians to increase access to this specialized treatment, particularly for conditions like PTSD.

This virtual training will be conducted by an EMDRIA-certified instructor in two three-day sessions during Fiscal Year 2025. The core objective is for participants to master the Adaptive Information Processing approach, the eight phases of EMDR therapy, and its application across diverse patient populations, including adaptations for telehealth. VISN 21 is seeking a certified EMDR Instructor to train 20 Mental Health Clinical staff.

The training must be approved by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to have applied. The Adaptive Information Processing Theoretical Approach to psychotherapy.

## Publications

- July 8, 2025: Sources sought, due July 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 71b035c0f8f547df8308aca312457872. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71b035c0f8f547df8308aca312457872/view

## Points of contact

- Bruce Lundvall, Contract Specialist, bruce.lundvall@va.gov, 916-923-4549

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