Curriculum Development for Cultural Competency Training

The contract seeks to design and develop culturally competent educational curricula aimed at addressing the cultural, structural, and institutional barriers that hinder veterans’ access to VA healthcare services. The work will focus on creating evidence-based training materials that equip VA personnel with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize and mitigate systemic obstacles veterans face, including disparities rooted in race, gender, geographic location, and historical mistrust of institutional systems. The curricula must be grounded in current research, validated practices, and direct input from veteran communities to ensure relevance and impact. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction, is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 7, 2026. The place of performance has not been specified, indicating flexibility in where the work may be conducted, but the deliverables must align with nationwide VA standards and operational needs. The goal is to produce scalable, actionable educational content that can be integrated across VA training programs to improve equity, communication, and health outcomes for all veterans.