U099--VAAA AIS Peak Performance Services
ID: 36C10X25Q0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/253531970c674dde857cc096dd150b75/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential vendors to provide on-site, non-clinical performance-based services under the "Warriors to Workforce" program, aimed at assisting disabled Veterans in transitioning to civilian employment. The selected contractor will deliver personal performance-enhancing skills training, coaching, and biometric feedback for up to 60 Veterans, as well as support a rigorous 1102 certification program for up to 30 interns, focusing on critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing service delivery for Veterans, with services to be performed at the Veterans Affairs Acquisitions Academy in Frederick, MD, and responses to the Sources Sought Notice due by October 21, 2024, at 10 AM Eastern Time. Interested vendors should contact Contracting Officer Lindi Sylvester at lindi.sylvester@va.gov or 240-215-1685 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lindi SylvesterContracting Officer
    (240) 215-1685
    lindi.sylvester@va.gov
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    36C10X25Q0001.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Strategic Acquisition Center of the Department of Veterans Affairs is aimed at gathering capabilities and market information relevant to the procurement of Peak Performance Services. The notice indicates that there is no current solicitation, but invites responses to a related document for acquisition planning. The Contracting Officer, Lindi Sylvester, is the primary contact, and responses are due by October 21, 2024, at 10 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Frederick, MD, and the potential place of performance for the services is identified as the Veterans Affairs Acquisitions Academy, also in Frederick. It is noted that the procurement does not involve Recovery Act funds and is categorized under the Product Service Code U099 and NAICS code 611430. Interested vendors are encouraged to learn more about the agency's mission through the provided URL. This notice illustrates the VA’s commitment to exploring available market capabilities to enhance service delivery while maintaining transparency in its procurement process.
    Source Sought Notice_ PeakPerformanceService_final.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for on-site, non-clinical performance-based services aimed at assisting disabled Veterans in transitioning to civilian employment. The program, named "Warriors to Workforce," intends to support up to 60 Veterans through personal performance-enhancing skills training, coaching, and biometric feedback. The selected provider will also assist a rigorous 1102 certification program for up to 30 interns, requiring skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving. Key tasks include curriculum planning and delivery, individual coaching, bio/neurofeedback program implementation, and technology support for training equipment. The services will be performed at the Veterans Affairs Acquisitions Academy in Frederick, MD, with flexibility for remote work when necessary. Contractor personnel must pass background checks and possess specific qualifications, including BCIA certifications for bio/neurofeedback expertise. Responses to this notice are voluntary, aiming to gather information for potential future solicitations. Interested vendors must submit a cover sheet and capabilities statement outlining their experience, expertise with disabled Veterans, pricing estimates, and interest in the upcoming work. Submission details are provided, with the deadline for responses stipulated in the notice.
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