Q519--Drumming Circle Program | New Base+3 | Start: 8/1/26

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Warrior Beat Creative Therapeutics LLC for the implementation of a Drumming Circle - Meditative Intervention Program at the Dayton VA Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25026Q0582 and award number 36C25026P0744, was justified under FAR Subpart 13.2 due to the existence of only one responsible source capable of delivering this specific therapeutic service, with no competition considered. The program, scheduled to begin on August 1, 2026, is designed as a mental health and wellness intervention for veterans, using group drumming as a therapeutic tool. The total contract value is $9,500, with no option periods, line-item breakdowns, or detailed performance metrics specified in the documentation. The contracting officer, Christopher T. Council, serves as the primary point of contact for all administrative and contractual matters and is responsible for evaluation, award, and oversight. The contractor’s Unique Entity ID is EM49AJP4UMN5, and no socioeconomic certifications, size status claims, or affirmative representations were submitted or required under the sole-source justification. Performance is expected to occur exclusively at the Dayton VA Medical Center, and proposals were submitted via email to the contracting officer by the May 25, 2026 deadline. No detailed clauses, inspection procedures, packaging requirements, or special contract conditions were included, reflecting the simplified nature of the acquisition. Invoicing procedures, payment office details, and the absence of a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) further indicate a streamlined administrative process with minimal oversight structure. The contract operates under NAICS code 611430 for other schools and instruction, funded through non-Recovery Act means, and relies entirely on the awardee’s demonstrated capability rather than formal evaluation factors or deliverables.