Healing Touch Therapy Certification Training
ID: 36C26225Q1264Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6719f4cc8d7648cdbed04dd979c905de/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to develop and deliver a Healing Touch Therapy Certification Training program at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System (LBVAHCS) in California. This initiative aims to enhance holistic care for veterans by providing training across five certification levels, including the necessary materials and assessments, to equip healthcare professionals with skills in non-invasive energy-based therapy. Interested contractors must comply with registration requirements set by the System for Award Management (SAM) and the VA's VetBiz Registry, with responses due by August 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Daniel Kneizeh at daniel.kneizeh@va.gov.

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    Daniel Kneizeh
    daniel.kneizeh@va.gov
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    36C26225Q1264 Sources Sought.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to develop and deliver a Healing Touch Training program aimed at enhancing holistic care for veterans. This Sources Sought Notice is part of market research to identify capable businesses for a one-year contract at the Long Beach VA Healthcare System (LBVAHCS). The initiative will provide training in Healing Touch Therapy across five certification levels, including materials and assessments, and is designed to equip healthcare professionals with skills to improve veterans' health and well-being. Responses to this notice should detail business qualifications, including company size and capabilities, and must comply with registration requirements set by the System for Award Management (SAM) and the VA's VetBiz Registry. The training will be conducted on-site at LBVAHCS, and the contractor will supply all instructional materials, facilitate training sessions, assess participants, and issue certifications. The services are set to provide comprehensive, innovative patient care through non-invasive energy-based therapy. The due date for contractor responses is August 4, 2025, by 5:00 PM Pacific Time, and participation is encouraged from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, though open competition may be considered if responses are insufficient.
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