Custom Scenario Development & Curriculum Integration

The contract seeks development and integration of custom training scenarios with branching logic designed specifically for VA medical staff, focusing on mental illness response, de-escalation techniques, and use-of-force decision-making. These scenarios will be tailored to simulate real-world clinical encounters, enabling staff to practice nuanced responses in high-pressure situations while adhering to VA protocols and best practices. The work involves curriculum integration to ensure seamless incorporation into existing training programs, with an emphasis on experiential learning and measurable outcomes that improve patient and provider safety. This is a subcontract issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contract Office 23. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026. Performance is primarily located in Fargo, North Dakota, with a zip code of 58102. The contract is structured to support VA’s mission of enhancing mental health care delivery through advanced simulation-based training, requiring vendors to demonstrate expertise in behavioral health training design, interactive software development, and integration with federal health service standards.