Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program Support
ID: HT0014-19March2024Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d933250149cc4a1aa0c361ad434da00b/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking sources for the provision of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program Support at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) located in Bethesda, Maryland. The procurement aims to identify businesses capable of delivering non-personal services, including staffing and care for therapy animals, to support service members and their families dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and psychological health issues. This initiative is crucial for enhancing therapeutic interventions and improving the well-being of military personnel. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by 3:00 PM EDT on April 16, 2024, to Miriam Railey at miriam.t.railey.civ@health.mil, with the contract anticipated to commence in Fiscal Year 2024 and include a base period of 12 months plus four optional 12-month periods.

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