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SUBJECT: ASTYM Training, Hershel Woody Williams VAMC, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704 DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not... SUBJECT: ASTYM Training, Hershel Woody Williams VAMC, 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704 DISCLAIMER: This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained. SUBJECT: Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center is conducting market research in order to provide ASTYM Training. OBJECTIVE: See Statement of Work below RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS: Name and Address of Company Any small business designation as certified by the Small Business Administration A through description of experience in managing support requirements of this nature. CONTACT INFORMATION: Any questions related to this RFI shall be directed to Dan Feng Lu at Danfeng.lu@va.gov. All information regarding Capabilities Statements or any other proprietary information relative to this RFI shall be submitted via email to Danfeng.lu@va.gov no later than 3:00 pm EST on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Statement of Work Training of PM&R Staff in tool assisted soft Tissue mobilization 1.0 General 1.1 Background The mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs is to To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan by serving and honoring the men and women who are America s veterans. The mission of the whole health program is to provide complimentary/alternative care options. This acquisition is part of a whole health initiative that trains the staff in PM&R in application of an alternative treatment approach to assist in functional recovery, enhanced quality of life and pain reduction. This is a 2-day training workshop that will allow the physical medicine and rehabilitation team to gain useful and directly applicable skills to the veteran population. It provides the clinician with the skills necessary and the tools for immediate deployment into the clinic. 1.2 Objective The physical medicine and rehabilitation department in conjunction with the whole health initiative has identified an area of need as well as an area of care that has been underutilized within our facility as well as within the physical medicine service. By receiving the tool assisted training in the specialty soft tissue mobilization this will empower our staff to integrate an additional tool/approach that will assist in the recovery as well as enhance their overall wellbeing. 1.3 Scope of Work The educating body will provide 2 days of hands-on training, ongoing training updates, provide access to materials for patient education, provider education/updates as well as access to the database of literature supporting the treatment approach. Tools for each trainee are included in the cost of the training. 1.4 Period of Performance This training takes place on 8/28/2021-8/29/2021. 1.5 Applicable Documents VA/ or the Marshall University School of PT will provide the space for training as well as treatment tables and linens for use during the hands-on sessions. 2.0 Specific Requirements/Tasks 2.1 Task One 12 hours of online training to include physiology, pertinent research, upper extremity anatomy, lower extremity anatomy, lower kinetic chain biomechanics, online user tools orientation, video demonstration of technique, technique review, indications, precautions and contraindications, proper exercise prescription following the treatment. 2.2 Task Two Hands on day 1(9 hours): Review indications, contraindications. Technique instruction Application, stroke technique, proper tool choice. Regional lecture and demonstration: elbow wrist and hand, shoulder with proficiency, surgical scar management, hand specialty tools/treatment. 2.3 Task Three (8 hours) Hands on Day 2: Regional application foot, ankle and knee, hip, pelvis, back, with proficiency review. 3.0 Delivery or Deliverables All instructional materials, participant tools, handouts and provider access to website containing exercises, technique review, articles, etc. 4.0 Meetings N/A 5.0 Required Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) Travel is not a consideration for this as the course will be conducted locally. Contractor is responsible for all travel costs and lodging associated with the course. 6.0 Government Furnished Property/Equipment/Information VAMC Huntington will provide the room for 8 treatment tables and other items required for safe course participation regarding PPE. 7.0 Special Instructions N/A