The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for on-site Employee Chair Massage Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. This contract seeks services over one base year and four optional years, emphasizing benefits such as stress reduction and improved overall employee well-being. The acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses, requiring participants to be verified in the Small Business Administration’s database.
Key points include the need for licensed therapists who will provide chair massages for five hours per day, one day per week, for a total of forty-two weeks per contract year. The document details operational requirements, including adherence to facility regulations, COVID-19 protocols, and payment procedures. Submission of quotes must be completed by September 20, 2024, with process queries directed to the designated contracting officer.
This procurement exemplifies the VA's commitment to employee health and underscores the importance of supporting small businesses while ensuring compliance with various federal regulations. The contract will also adhere to labor standards outlined in the Service Contract Labor Standards and ensures payments are processed electronically.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is planning to issue a request for quotes (RFQ) for Employee Chair Massage Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL, under solicitation number 36C25224Q0693. The solicitation is expected to be published on or around September 3, 2024, with quotes due by September 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. This solicitation falls under the Veterans Affairs’ SBA set-aside program and is categorized under product service code Q999 and NAICS code 621399. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to the assigned Contract Specialist, William McQuade, at the Department of Veterans Affairs' contracting office in Milwaukee, WI. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to providing wellness services for its employees, aligning with health and wellness objectives within federal agencies.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is exploring potential vendors for employee massage services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and its surrounding community-based outpatient clinics. The main objective is to procure on-site chair massage services to reduce employee stress and improve overall wellness. The contract will be firm-fixed-price (FFP) with a base year and four option years.
The scope of work includes providing one licensed and insured massage therapist, along with the necessary equipment, to deliver 15-20 minute massages to employees once a week for 42 weeks during each contract year. The therapist is required to have at least five years of experience in chair massage services and must adhere to COVID-19 infection control protocols. Services will primarily be rendered at the main facility but may also be provided at off-site locations. The estimated contract period is from September 30, 2024, to September 29, 2029, with a response deadline of August 5, 2024.
Interested vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small businesses, and other than small businesses, are invited to respond with their qualifications and capability statements. The NAICS code for this procurement is 621399, with a size standard of $10 million. The total estimated contract value was not disclosed. This notice serves as an indication of potential procurement, and vendors are encouraged to respond to demonstrate their capability to meet the stated requirements.