36C24525Q0532.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Virtual Whole Health Wellness Services

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 21090

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24525Q0532

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 06-12-2025 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 7 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* U099

NAICS CODE* 611699

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 5 849 International Drive Linthicum MD 21090

POINT OF CONTACT*

Veronica B. Dillard veronica.dillard@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs 849 International Drive Linthicum, MD 21090

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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DESCRIPTION

This is a Notice of Sources Sought, for the following requirement:

Reference #36C2425Q0532

This is a Sources Sought announcement is for information and planning purposes only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

A contract may not be awarded as a result of this sources sought announcement. Request for solicitation will not receive a response. All responses to sources sought must be in writing.

The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified service-disabled veteran owned small businesses, veteran owned businesses, 8(a), HUBZone and other small businesses interested and capable of performing the work documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area of expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.

Responses to this Sources Sought should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 61199, Product Service Code (PSC) U099, (size standard of $16.5M).

Interested & Capable Respondents in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, capabilities and qualifications necessary to provide above training, please respond with your:

1. Business name, address, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, Women Owned Small Business, 8(a), Large Business, etc.), and point of contact person (including telephone number & email address).

2. Provide your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.

3. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this source sought?

4. Capability statement and summary of previous experience that demonstrates your company’s ability, experience and resources to provide services in the according to Statement of Work Statement (SOW).

5. Whether you hold GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract and the contract number.

6. Provide general pricing to perform the services described per year. Pricing shall be used for the purpose of market research only. You are encouraged to suggest the CLIN structure utilized in determining your pricing.

All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, June 12, 2025. Responses should be sent via email to Veronica.Dillard@va.gov. No phone call responses shall be accepted.

mailto:Veronica.Dillard@va.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

The Government is requesting online wellness services to include unlimited access to both livestream (interactive) and recorded virtual wellness sessions with vetted and certified instructors that align with VHA Directive 1137 – Provision of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) (recertified 13 DEC 2022) List 1 Approaches (e.g., Yoga, Tai Chi / Qi Gong, Guided Imagery, Meditation, etc.) for all enrolled Veterans and VHA employee population across or all VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5) enrolled Veterans and VHA employee population across VISN 5 for a performance period of five-years.

SPECTIC TASKS:

The Government is requesting online wellness services to include unlimited access to both livestream (interactive) and recorded virtual wellness sessions with vetted and certified instructors that align with VHA Directive 1137 – Provision of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) (recertified 13 DEC 2022) List 1 Approaches (e.g., Yoga, Tai Chi / Qi Gong, Guided Imagery, Meditation, etc.) for an all enrolled Veterans and VHA employee population across VISN 5 medical centers and CBOC locations for a Performance Period which will be a five-year ordering period and contractor shall be required to cover all listed sites.

Online wellness (virtual) services to include unlimited access to both livestream (interactive) and recorded virtual wellness sessions with vetted and certified instructors.

Contractor must hold current, approved Software As A Service “SaaS” memo for the online wellness (virtual) services that will be provided to VISN 5 Veterans and employees.

Online wellness (virtual) services access seven days per week.

Online wellness (virtual) services for participants with different experience levels—No Experience, Beginner (Novice), Intermediate, and Advanced.

Online wellness (virtual) services providing a variety of athletic, posture, and movement practices.

Online wellness (virtual) services available for special populations—Women (prenatal), Amputees, Older Veterans (60+ years), Movement & Balance Challenges (e.g., Parkinson’s, Paraplegics, etc.).

Online wellness (virtual) services which include Tai Chi (different philosophy from Qi Gong).

Online wellness (virtual) services which include Qi Gong (different philosophy form Tai Chi).

Online wellness (virtual) services addressing various physical demands (e.g., General / Yin Yoga, Power Yoga, Vinyasa and Ashtanga, etc.).

Online wellness (virtual) services addressing Stress Reduction.

Online wellness (virtual) services addressing Guided Imagery.

Online wellness (virtual) services Meditation.

Contractor will provide pre-coordinated and pre-scheduled wellness services (yoga, tai chi, meditation, guided imagery) classes (10-45 minutes) for VISN 5 staff meetings/trainings/conferences, when requested and coordinated within 14 days of the needed instruction.

Ideal, but not required: Instructors will have familiarity in working with Veterans and VA employees, be a Veteran, or Veteran-supported entity.

Services beyond those required by VHA Directive 1137 (e.g., Cardio, Power, Core Strengthening) can be offered, but are not required.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:

The contractor shall ensure that all contract personnel have met the qualifying criteria outlined in this section. Personnel shall be proficient in spoken and written English. Personnel shall have the Yoga RYT 200 Certification and record of certification for Tai Chi other types of services mentioned above.

Contract personnel shall be required to provide and maintain current certifications. Contractor shall provide proof of updated certifications with their quote by the solicitation due date.

Individuals must meet physical requirements to perform yoga instruction without physical restrictions. Personnel must also have a working knowledge and basic skills in the use of personal computers (PC).

Evidence of completion of required credentials, required training, current competencies referred to perform services under this contract prior to providing online wellness (virtual) services.

Contractor shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience that meets the magnitude of this requirement.

STATEMENT OF WORK