U009--Foundations in Integrative Health Online Curriculum
ID: 36C24525Q0121Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/450b7ea632374ec0a57a14e1b885b0b5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide an online curriculum titled "Foundations in Integrative Health," aimed at enhancing the skills of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers. The objective is to deliver locally accessible online training that reduces travel costs, increases educational delivery speed, and supports the professional development of approximately 6,000 VHA staff over a three-year contract period. This initiative is critical for fostering self-care and improving knowledge in integrative health practices among primary care staff through a comprehensive curriculum that offers 31.6 accredited CEU hours. Interested parties should contact Contracting Specialist Tara Davis at Tara.Davis4@va.gov or (304) 263-0811 ext. 7616, with responses to the Sources Sought Notice due by December 10, 2024, and the contract period commencing on February 1, 2025.

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    Tara DavisContracting Specialist
    (304) 263-0811 ext. 7616
    Tara.Davis4@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide an online curriculum titled "Foundations in Integrative Health" aimed at enhancing the skills of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) providers. This initiative seeks to reduce travel costs while promoting remote learning for approximately 6,000 VHA staff members over the contract's three-year duration. The curriculum is designed to cover key competencies in integrative health through an interprofessional approach, providing a total of 31.6 accredited CEU hours. The project includes essential modules such as "Introduction to Interprofessional Integrative Health" and "Collaborative Interprofessional Integrative Interventions." The contract period consists of a base term from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with two additional one-year options. The solicitation emphasizes the goal of delivering training that fosters self-care among primary care staff, facilitating their understanding and application of integrative health practices. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should be directed to Contracting Specialist Tara Davis before the due date of December 10, 2024.
    36C24525Q0121 0001.pdf
    The document outlines an amendment to a solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding a contract for online educational programs. The amendment extends the deadline for submitting offers to December 20, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST. The document includes responses to vendor inquiries related to the delivery of educational content, such as the hosting of programs on the vendor's learning platform, responsibilities for learner management, and management of certificates for continuing education. Key details specify that the vendor will manage course enrollment, track learner progress, and ensure data reporting on engagement and completion rates. The educational programs will be offered on a rolling basis and consist of pre-recorded content and activities. The VA administrator will have access to monitor progress and provide feedback. The context of this document emphasizes the VA's commitment to providing accessible and efficient training for its staff while addressing challenges related to course completion rates amidst competing demands. Overall, it reflects standard practices in government RFP processes and contractor management.
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