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.
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.