G002-- Roman Catholic Priest for Salt Lake City VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25925Q0070Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

SOCIAL- CHAPLAIN (G002)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ef10225a04a54db49fa8a5fa61103be6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Roman Catholic ministry services at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest responsible for delivering sacramental services, consultations, and Mass for veteran patients, while adhering to the VA’s guidelines and maintaining a non-promotional, religiously neutral atmosphere. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring that veteran patients receive vital spiritual care within the VA healthcare system. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statements by November 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, and can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Crystal Volmar at crystal.volmar@va.gov or by phone at 303-712-5825.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Crystal VolmarContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5825
    crystal.volmar@va.gov
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    36C25925Q0070_1.docx
    The document serves as a Sources Sought Notice by the Veterans Affairs (VA) for collecting information on businesses capable of providing Roman Catholic ministry services at the George E. Wahlen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The contractor must be an ordained Roman Catholic priest, providing sacramental services, consultations, and Mass for veteran patients upon request, following stringent guidelines and protocols. Key requirements include maintaining a non-promotional, religiously neutral atmosphere, reporting responsibilities to the Chief Chaplain, and adhering to the VA’s directives and conduct policies. The services are to occur weekly and be documented for compliance. Interested parties must submit their capabilities statement by November 18, 2024, noting that this notice does not constitute a commitment or a solicitation for contract award. The overarching purpose is to gauge the market interest and ensure competitive contracting options for vital spiritual care services specifically tailored for veteran patients within the VA healthcare system.
    36C25925Q0070.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates a need for a Roman Catholic Priest at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The solicitation number for this request is 36C25925Q0070, with a response deadline set for November 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. This request does not involve Recovery Act funds and is classified under the Product Service Code G002 and NAICS Code 811310. The Contracting Office is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and the point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Crystal Volmar, reachable at crystal.volmar@va.gov. The place of performance for the requested services is specified as the George E Wahlen VA Medical Center, located at 500 Foothills Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 80111. Additional information related to the solicitation can be found in the attached document referenced in the notice. This notice is part of the federal government's process to solicit information from potential vendors regarding their capabilities to provide the required services.
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