G099--Childcare Services
ID: 36C26124Q1066Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410)

PSC

SOCIAL- OTHER (G099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/011ecec049df442d979cef0becdb7dcf/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide childcare services under the Veteran’s Childcare Assistance Program (VCAP) at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California. The program aims to offer drop-in childcare for veterans attending mental health or intensive healthcare appointments, catering to children aged 6 weeks to 18 years while ensuring compliance with federal and California state childcare regulations. This initiative is crucial for supporting the wellbeing of veterans and their families during healthcare visits, with the contract expected to be a firm-fixed price for an initial 12-month term. Interested parties must submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Olivia Duarte at olivia.duarte@va.gov by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on September 23, 2024, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award.

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    Olivia DuarteContract Specialist
    (559) 228-5382
    olivia.duarte@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Women’s Health is implementing the Veteran’s Childcare Assistance Program (VCAP) under the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. VCAP aims to provide drop-in childcare services for veterans attending mental health or intensive healthcare appointments at VA facilities. The contractor will provide childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 18 years, ensuring compliance with federal and California state childcare regulations. Key responsibilities include staffing with trained personnel, maintaining strict safety protocols, and ensuring a nurturing environment for children's developmental growth. The program operates Monday to Friday during outpatient clinic hours, and specific ratios of childcare attendees to children will be maintained according to state guidelines. The contract will be firm-fixed price for an initial 12-month term, with deliverables such as monthly utilization reports and a kick-off meeting to ensure all parties are aligned. The program also emphasizes safety, requiring background checks for staff and immediate reporting of any adverse incidents. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to supporting the wellbeing of veterans and their families, addressing their unique needs during healthcare visits.
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