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RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FOR RFQ 36C252241Q0001 Is there a contract in place currently? Please see FPDS for contract details 36C25219P0006. If so what entity holds that contract and what is a last yea... RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS FOR RFQ 36C252241Q0001 Is there a contract in place currently? Please see FPDS for contract details 36C25219P0006. If so what entity holds that contract and what is a last years annual value of the contract? Please see FPDS for contract details 36C25219P0006. Will this be one to one therapy? or classes/groups? Typically how large are the groups? Therapy will be provided in group format. A typical group consists of an average of 10-15 participants. Would you like us to present licensure details and insurance details along with the solicitation or can we present those once we have been awarded the contract? Please see Section E for all  requirements. We see no request for a curriculum statement, do you need one? Please see section E of the solicitation. Will we be briefed on the background of each patient? what their condition is and what our suggestions are to help them?  Yoga therapist will be briefed on any safety concerns when clinically appropriate. Can you show us what a typical weeks scheduling will look like: when we will be required onsite, What are those hours? A typical week is Mon-Friday facilitating groups in inpatient and outpatient setting. All groups are required on site. No virtual groups. Group hours may vary to accommodate program needs. Schedule flexibility is required. Can you describe the parking situation? Will we be given a staff parking badge? Is there a small lock up we could have to keep some small things/equipment: Free staff parking is located throughout facility. Office space will be provided to store belongings and equipment. Do all the yoga teachers need to be therapists? Is being certified with the required training acceptable? Yes, Yoga Therapist is required due to complexity of patients.Â

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Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is searching for vendors with the capabilities to provide FHCC is requesting an Hatha on-site Yoga contractor to a... Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is searching for vendors with the capabilities to provide FHCC is requesting an Hatha on-site Yoga contractor to assist as an adjunct for psychotherapy and medication management treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders as well as PTSD and substance abuse. Sessions are tailored to the needs of patients and are accessible to all patients regardless of any physical limitations. Yoga sessions include gentle mindful movement, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, mindful meditation as well as other stress-reduction techniques located at James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The contractor shall provide Yoga Therapy Sessions for 52 weeks, 11 hours per week for 52 weeks of Hatha-based Yoga Therapy. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, transportation and supervision necessary to provide beginner level Hatha-based Yoga Therapy to Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) beneficiaries at the CAPT James A. Lovell, Federal Health Care Center (Lovell, FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. Contractor (or designated therapist) must be a certified yoga therapist graduating from a 200-hour yoga training program from a recognized Registered Yoga School (RYS®),and shall have at least 2000 hours and minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience specifically to Mental Health Inpatient in Veterans Affairs Hospital setting who may have the following diagnosis: Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Drug Addictions, or Anger issues. Certification must include in the area of Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Mental Health. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611699. All interested, responsible sources must submit a capability statement by Thursday, August 17, 2023 by 10:00 am CST to Michelle.Klug2@va.gov to include the following: Company Experience in providing Hatha yoga services to veteran s with the following: psychotherapy and medication management treatments for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders as well as PTSD and substance abuse. Please include number of years and any examples of current contracts in place with government or commercial entities; Customer point of contact information for contracts listed in company experience along with a description of qualifications for this contract. Verification of authorization and training related to 200-hour yoga training program from a recognized Registered Yoga School (RYS®), and shall have at least 2000 hours and minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience specifically to Mental Health Inpatient in Veterans Affairs Hospital setting who may have the following diagnosis: Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Drug Addictions, or Anger issues. Certification must include in the area of Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Mental Health. Number of qualified personnel employed; DUNS/UEI number, organization name, organization address, point of contact, business size under NAICS 611699, and socioeconomic status; This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine availability of qualified vendors and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please note that this is not a request for proposal and the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. Look for any further information in Contract Opportunities. Telephone inquiries will not be returned.

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Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is searching for vendors with the capabilities to provide FHCC is requesting an on-site Yoga contractor to assist ... Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) is searching for vendors with the capabilities to provide FHCC is requesting an on-site Yoga contractor to assist as an adjunct for psychotherapy and medication management treatment for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders as well as PTSD and substance abuse. Sessions are tailored to the needs of patients and are accessible to all patients regardless of any physical limitations. Yoga sessions include gentle mindful movement, breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, mindful meditation as well as other stress-reduction techniques located at James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. The contractor shall provide Yoga Therapy Sessions for 52 weeks, 11 hours per week for 52 weeks of Hatha-based Yoga Therapy. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, transportation and supervision necessary to provide beginner level Hatha-based Yoga Therapy to Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) beneficiaries at the CAPT James A. Lovell, Federal Health Care Center (Lovell, FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. Contractor (or designated therapist) must be a certified yoga therapist graduating from a 200-hour yoga training program from a recognized Registered Yoga School (RYS®),and shall have at least 2000 hours and minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience specifically to Mental Health Inpatient in Veterans Affairs Hospital setting who may have the following diagnosis: Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Drug Addictions, or Anger issues. Certification must include in the area of Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Mental Health. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611620. All interested, responsible sources must submit a capability statement by Wednesday, May 10, 2023 by 9:00 am CST to Michelle.Klug2@va.gov to include the following: Company Experience in providing yoga services to veteran s with the following: psychotherapy and medication management treatments for depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders as well as PTSD and substance abuse. Please include number of years and any examples of current contracts in place with government or commercial entities; Customer point of contact information for contracts listed in company experience along with a description of qualifications for this contract. Verification of authorization and training related to 200-hour yoga training program from a recognized Registered Yoga School (RYS®), and shall have at least 2000 hours and minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience specifically to Mental Health Inpatient in Veterans Affairs Hospital setting who may have the following diagnosis: Chronic Pain, Traumatic Brain Injury, Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, Drug Addictions, or Anger issues. Certification must include in the area of Chronic Pain, Trauma, and Mental Health. Number of qualified personnel employed; DUNS number, organization name, organization address, point of contact, business size under NAICS 611620, and socioeconomic status; This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes to determine availability of qualified vendors and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please note that this is not a request for proposal and the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government may or may not issue solicitation documents. Look for any further information in Contract Opportunities. Telephone inquiries will not be returned.