Q519--Albany VAMC Equine Assisted Services
ID: 36C24225Q0061Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

PSC

MEDICAL- PSYCHIATRY (Q519)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f07eaf14d2e348168cd7caea963bd682/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a sole source procurement for Equine Assisted Services (EAS) from SUNY Cobleskill to support Veterans enrolled in psychological and chemical dependency treatment at the Albany VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to continue a partnership established in 2019, focusing on the therapeutic benefits of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) to enhance the quality of life and self-dependence of participating Veterans. The contractor will be responsible for staffing, horse care, training site management, and developing individual treatment plans in collaboration with VA mental health providers, with services to be conducted within a 55-mile radius of the Albany VAMC. Interested parties are invited to submit Expressions of Interest by the specified deadline, with the performance period set from November 4, 2024, to November 3, 2025, and a potential option year available. For further inquiries, contact Tiffany Vazquez-Simon at tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov or call 914-737-4400.

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    Tiffany Vazquez-SimonContract Specialist
    (914) 737-4400
    tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov
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    The Albany VA Medical Center is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for Equine Assisted Services (EAS) from SUNY Cobleskill, aimed at supporting Veterans undergoing psychological and chemical dependency treatment. This initiative seeks to continue a partnership that has been in place since 2019, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) in enhancing Veterans' quality of life and self-dependence. The solicitation details a performance period from November 4, 2024, to November 3, 2025, with a potential option year, and specifies that services must be conducted within a 55-mile radius of the Albany VAMC. The contractor will be responsible for staffing, horse care, training site management, and program development including individual treatment plans in coordination with VA mental health providers. Key performance objectives include participant engagement and adherence to instructions, with evaluations and assessments targeting improvements in trust, communication, and emotional awareness. The government invites Expressions of Interest before the submission deadline but clarifies that no proposals or quotations will be considered. The announcement underscores the VA's commitment to providing specialized care that addresses mental health challenges faced by Veterans through innovative therapeutic approaches.
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