U008--music therapy contract for pmrs

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045, Arapahoe County, for market research purposes only to determine the availability of potential businesses with capabilities to provide the services described below. Potential offerors are invited to provide feedback via e-mail to john.anderson-cooley@VA.Gov. Responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. All responses due by August 25, at 1200PM MT.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:

1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and DUNS.

2) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program. Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611610, Fine Art Schools . The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is $9Million in Revenue.

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB)

[ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a)

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business

[ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

[ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)

3) What types of information is needed to submit accurate offers?

4) Provide a brief capability statement (Max 2 pages) with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The Capabilities Statement for this sources sought is not expected to be a Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company's ability to provide the services outlined in the draft SOW below. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. Submission of capabilities statement will assist our office in tailoring the requirement to be consistent with industry standards. The capabilities will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining to Set-Aside for the Small Business (SB) Community or to conduct as an Unrestricted Procurement. Other than small businesses may respond to this notice in the event the market does not indicate SB interest. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.

Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future or potential solicitation, or Request for Quotation. It is the intent of the VA Health Care System to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the System for Award Management (http://www.SAM.gov).

SCOPE OF WORK:

Contractor will report to ECHCS to perform Music Therapy. These classes should include some discussion about techniques but will mainly be hands on creation classes where the instructor helps the Veteran to create their own art project that the Veteran will keep. The classes must be 4-6 hours per week for a total of 6 months. Instructor(s) will be expected to be knowledgeable in the Music Therapy that they are teaching and will demonstrate techniques to Veterans, have knowledge of history and theory behind the techniques offered, instruct Veterans on how to facilitate each session according to veteran goals, and use hands on teaching. Contractor shall provide all needed materials to execute each Music Therapy class. COR/facility will supply a variety of musical instruments.

Contractor will report to ECHCS to perform Music Therapy. These classes will include verbal discussion and hands on learning to teach the techniques for the instrument used during each lesson. Classes may be held in a group setting or 1:1 session, structured as a series or a single session. Instructor(s) will be expected to hold current credentials as a Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC). Music Therapist will be knowledgeable to provide therapeutic treatment, demonstrate techniques to Veterans, have knowledge of history and theory behind the techniques offered, use hands on teaching plus any other skills needed to facilitate each session according to veteran goals. COR/facility will supply a variety of musical instruments and needed materials to execute each Music Therapy class.

Music Therapy Services: Learn to play ukulele; Learn to play guitar; Learn to play the drums; Learn to play percussions; Learn to write and sing songs; Psychotherapy Processing

Other Therapy Services: Assist with National Veterans Creative Arts Festival (NVCAF) ECHCS Local Competition; Assist with providing workshops during 2024 NVCAF hosted by ECHCS

PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Supervision: The VA shall specify a supervisor who shall be responsible for overseeing the performance of contract personnel. The COR will be notified in writing of the Contractor personnel names and of changes in personnel appointed to fulfill this function or substitution of personnel due to illness or leave.

Training: Must have music therapist certification; Be current as a Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC).

Other Personnel Requirements: Daily effective communication is critical and requires ability to speak, understand, and follow simple instructions in English.

Uniforms and Employee Identification: Professional attire is to be clean and maintained in good repair. Contractor personnel will be provided, a clearly readable name identification device consisting of the employee s name and the service name will be worn on or in the area of the left breast pocket (above the waist). All other safety/protective clothing or equipment for the contractor shall be provided and maintained by the contractor at no expense and worn when appropriate. All Contract personnel will receive a background check and documentation will be provided before beginning work at any VA facility.

Line-Item (CLINS) sample and expected total of hours to be provided by the successful contractor/vendor per therapy/training type --

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: MUSIC THERAPY/INSTRUCTION

Description/Part Number*

Qty

Life Skills / Outpatient (1) 8-week series X 2-hour sessions = 16 total hours Music therapist

1

H2 Mental Health (2) 8-week series X 1-hour sessions = 16 total hours Music therapist

1

Valor Point (2) 8-week series X 3-hour sessions = 32 total hours Music therapist

1

SCI / D 4-hour sessions X e/o Saturday X 6 months = 48 total hours Music therapist

1

National Veterans Creative Arts Festival 5-hour session = 5 total hours Music therapist

1