U099--Yoga Therapy
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 36C25626Q0994 to determine the optimal procurement strategy for virtual yoga therapy services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The requirement calls for 260 annual 50-minute individual virtual yoga therapy sessions and 104 annual group sessions, each conducted via VA-approved WebEx platforms by IAYT-certified providers. Respondents must address key market research questions regarding business size, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, authorization as an OEM distributor, socioeconomic status (including SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a)), and possession of government-wide contracts such as GSA Schedule or IDIQ. The NAICS code is 713940 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and the PSC is U099 for education and training services. All responses are voluntary, non-binding, and must be submitted via email in Microsoft Word format by 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on July 6, 2026, with specific formatting requirements including 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and a designated subject line. No compensation will be provided for response costs, and proprietary markings are discouraged. The RFI is strictly pre-solicitation and not a contract action; no award or payment is implied. Responses will be used solely by the VA’s Network Contracting Office 16 to evaluate potential competition, assess market pricing, and determine whether the upcoming solicitation will be set aside for small businesses, awarded as a sole source, or opened as unrestricted. Contractors must be able to comply with stringent VA security, records management, and personnel requirements, including background investigations for system access, adherence to HIPAA and Privacy Act protections, credentialing through VetPro, and adherence to MEDVAMC’s Code of Ethical Behavior. Contractors are required to use the VA’s electronic invoicing system, Tungsten Network, with X12 EDI submission only. Personnel must hold current IAYT certification, complete mandatory VA training modules, and follow strict documentation protocols including EMR entries within two business days. Access to VA facilities and systems requires prior approval and PIV credentialing. Cancellations by the VA require no payment to the contractor, but failure by the contractor to notify the
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, MS, 77030, USASet-Aside
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See attached document(s):
-36C25626Q0994 - Request for Information (RFI) -Performance Work Statement (PWS)
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
1. Title: Yoga Theropy. 2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that will aid in defining the procurement strategy for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly as follows:
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas has a requirement for Yoga Theropy, items listed below:
Item Number Service QTY 1. 50-minute virtual individual yoga therapy sessions (5 weeks for 1 year) 260 YR 2. 50-minute sessions (2 weeks or 1 year) 104 YR
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 713940 Fitness and Recreational Sport Centers and a standard size of 1000 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) U099 Education / Training - Other. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:
a. Are the requested items manufactured by a small or large business? Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:
b. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)? Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:
c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in completion of this requirement? The VA does not accept grey market items; therefore, the Vendor must attach an authorized distribution letter as an approved and authorized vendor on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer as evidence of proof to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possesses the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following: Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________ Company's business size: _______________________________________ UEI #: ______________________________ CAGE Code: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite 713940 NAICS code?
Please provide proof of qualifications.
f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market Research.
4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation. Contractor shall provide answers to all questions requested and shall possess the ability to provide all requirements and objectives per the DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.
5. RFI responses are due by 15:00 pm Central Standard Time on July 6, 2026; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to frank.sanders1@va.gov The subject line shall read: RFI 36C25626Q0994 Yoga Theropy. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.
There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(g). Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team.
6. Contact Information: Frank Sanders frank.sanders1@va.gov
See attached document: DRAFT Performance Work Statement - Yoga Theropy.