G002--Canine Assisted Spiritual Care POP: 07/1/2024 to 06/30/2025 with 4 OY
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C26324Q0667
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 23
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 624190 Other Individual and Family Services
- PSC
- G002 Social- Chaplain
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration is seeking a provider to deliver Canine Assisted Spiritual Care services for the Saint Cloud VA Healthcare System. The selected provider will be required to conduct in-person canine therapy sessions with veterans, with a minimum of 1-2 sessions per week or month depending on the base year or option years of the contract. Key requirements include developing comprehensive care plans with the VA Chaplain Service, providing regular documentation and reporting, and attending quarterly meetings. Services must be available Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with potential for Sunday sessions. Providers must comply with relevant VA directives and report on metrics such as the number of sessions, patient satisfaction scores, and veteran requests for follow-up.
This is not a set-aside contract. The period of performance is July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with four 1-year option periods. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-unit basis, with a unit defined as a 4-hour block of service. The total contract value is not specified, but the procurement is for Canine Assisted Spiritual Care services to be delivered at the Saint Cloud VA Healthcare System.
Notice text
Description
Service Deliverables:
The selected provider is expected to deliver the following key deliverables:
a. In person Canine Assisted Spiritual Care services with Veterans.
b. BASE YEAR ONLY: A minimum of two (2) canine therapy units for each resident ward, per month. Â A 4-hour block is equal to one (1) unit. Scheduling will need to be flexible on weeks with federal holidays; Sundays may be utilized, if needed.
c. OPTION YEARS 1-4: A minimum of one (1) canine therapy unit for each resident ward, per week. Â A 4-hour block is equal to one (1) unit. Scheduling will need to be flexible on weeks with federal holidays; Sundays may be utilized, if needed.
d. The Canine Assisted Spiritual Care provider will work alongside Chaplain Service to develop the most comprehensive plan of care for each individual Veteran and coordinate efforts between healthcare teams, Veterans, and caretakers.
e. Regular documentation and reporting of all Canine Assisted Spiritual Care sessions to Chaplain Service at the Saint Cloud VA Healthcare System, in terms of patient progress, care plans, and recommendations. Chaplain Service will provide documentation forms.
f. Quarterly attendance at Monthly Chaplain Meeting. This meeting will be included in a four-hour unit.
Service Availability:
a. The provider must be able to provide services during the hours of (Mon-Fri, 0730-1630) at the Saint Cloud VA Healthcare System.
b. Chaplain Service may request additional services on Sundays; the provider may decline if not available.
d. Compliance with VA Directives: 1178(1) Animal Assisted Activities and Animal Assisted Therapy and 1188(1) Animals on Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Property.
The provider will be required to document and report metrics to Chaplain Service at the Saint Cloud VA Healthcare System. Metrics will include:
a. The number of Canine Assisted Spiritual Care sessions performed within the specified timeframe.
b. The corresponding patient satisfaction scores for each session.
c. Veteran requests for follow up sessions.
d. A summary report at the end of each calendar year.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26324Q0667 RFQ.pdf | ||
| 36C26324Q0667.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| G002--Canine Assisted Spiritual Care POP: 08/26/2024 to 08/25/2025 with 4 OY | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| G002--Canine Assisted Spiritual Care POP: 07/1/2024 to 06/30/2025 with 4 OY | Pre-Solicitation |
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