Warrior beat drumming circle training intensive

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (VISN 16) has issued a Special Notice for a Warrior Beat Drumming Circle Training Intensive. The notice outlines the agency's intent to sole-source a firm-fixed-price service contract with Warrior Beat Creative Therapeutics for a 12-month period from September 22, 2025, to September 21, 2026. The contract is specifically designed to provide training for staff assigned to VISN 16 and its associated healthcare facilities. Classified under NAICS code 611699 and Product Service Code U009, this opportunity falls within the Education/Training - General category. The contract aims to deliver specialized drumming circle training as a potential therapeutic intervention for veterans.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capabilities statement by June 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST to kimberly.anderson6@va.gov, referencing solicitation number 36C25625Q0987. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the contract. The Special Notice will be posted to contracting opportunities from June 2, 2025, through June 13, 2025, providing a window for interested parties to respond. If no viable alternative responses are received, the VA intends to proceed with negotiations exclusively with Warrior Beat Creative Therapeutics. The training intensive appears to be focused on implementing creative therapeutic techniques using drumming circles, potentially as a method of supporting veteran mental health and wellness. This approach suggests an innovative approach to staff training and potentially patient care within the Veterans Health Administration network.