Watson Caring Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is conducting market research for Watson Caring Services in support of Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, with responses due by 4:00 PM Central Time on October 11, 2026. No set-aside is anticipated. This is a Request for Information and Sources Sought notice, not a formal solicitation.

The requirement centers on affiliation with the Watson Caring Science Institute to integrate Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory and Caritas principles across nursing practices and policies at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and subordinate facilities within HAS 4.1. The contractor must demonstrate documented experience assisting nurses with planning and implementing purposeful, efficient care yielding positive outcomes for Veterans, and provide evidence of capability to deliver six elements of a holistic safe zone: clinical excellence, patient safety, evidence-based practice, cultural diversity, healthy work environment, and trusting relationships.

The anticipated SBA size standard is $24.5 million. The NAICS code is 541611. Respondents must identify their small business status (including Small Business Concern, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) designation) and indicate any existing availability under GWAC, GSA Schedule, IDIQ, or BPA vehicles with contract numbers. Estimated market research pricing is encouraged to support procurement strategy development.

Responses must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents with 12-point font, 1-inch margins, on 8.5 x 11 inch paper to bryant.fields@va.gov with subject line "WATSON CARING SERVICES NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME." Information provided will be used for market research purposes and will not be released outside the Purchasing and Contract Team.