U009--Yoga-Tai Chi Instructor Northern Indiana Health Care System 100% Total Small Business Set-aside
ID: 36C25024Q0972Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

All Other Personal Services (812990)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1e0b5f27a2b2427dae397f5c343e118b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking certified Yoga and Tai Chi instructors to provide services at various facilities within the Northern Indiana Health Care System. The procurement is specifically aimed at small businesses and requires instructors to deliver tailored classes for veterans, their caregivers, and VA employees, particularly focusing on participants with medical conditions. This initiative is crucial for promoting wellness and rehabilitation among veterans, with an estimated contract budget of $15 million for a one-year period starting September 16, 2024, and options for renewal. Interested contractors should contact Jessica D. Bryant at Jessica.Bryant5@va.gov for further details and must adhere to the submission requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica D BryantContract Specialist
    Jessica.Bryant5@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25024Q0972_1.docx
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is preparing to solicit proposals for Yoga and Tai Chi Instructor Services across its Northern Indiana Health Care System campuses, with a presolicitation notice issued for potential contractors. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25024Q0972, is set aside entirely for small businesses. Responses to the solicitation are due by September 11, 2024, at 9:00 AM EDT, and the solicitation is expected to be published on or around September 4, 2024. The selected contractor must comply with the service requirements detailed in the solicitation, and proposals must adhere to relevant guidelines under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Interested parties are encouraged to submit any inquiries to the designated contract specialist, Jessica Bryant, by September 6, 2024, via email. As a requirement, all offerors must ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) includes the relevant NAICS code (812990) for All Other Personal Services. This notice is a critical step in initiating the procurement process for healthcare services aimed at improving patient wellness and holistic care within the VA system. The emphasis on a small business set-aside reflects the government's commitment to supporting small enterprises in federal contracting opportunities.
    36C25024Q0972.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for certified Yoga and Tai Chi instructors to provide services at various facilities in Northern Indiana. The selected contractors will deliver classes to veterans, their caregivers, and VA employees, with an emphasis on tailoring the instruction for participants with medical conditions. The RFQ is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with an estimated budget of $15 million for the contract period, which begins on September 16, 2024, and lasts for one year, with options for renewal. The RFQ specifies the qualifications required for instructors, including certifications and training in trauma-informed methods, and mandates adherence to federal security protocols. A detailed performance work statement (PWS) illustrates the requirements for class delivery, documentation, and staffing. The contractors must submit various mandatory documents with their proposals. The evaluation of bids will consider the offerors' status as service-disabled veteran-owned or veteran-owned small businesses. The document serves to facilitate the procurement process for these health services, providing clear guidelines on contractual obligations, performance standards, and compliance with governmental regulations.
    36C25024Q0972 0001.docx
    This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C25024Q0972, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 10. The primary purpose of the amendment is to address additional questions posed by prospective offerors regarding the solicitation for a Yoga Tai Chi Instructor service. It confirms the existence of an incumbent contract, previously awarded under number 36C25022P1997, indicating that this project is not entirely new but a recompete. The amendment details the acknowledgment process for offers and specifies that the terms and conditions from the original solicitation remain unchanged, except for the clarifications provided. The communication must be formally recognized by the offerors, with a clear deadline for acknowledgment specified. This amendment is typical in the context of government RFPs, ensuring transparency and clarity in the contracting process while aligning with federal regulations.
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