G002--Sources Sought Notice | Muslim Chaplaincy Engagement | 630
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System (VA NYHHS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Request for Information) to identify qualified firms capable of providing Sunni Muslim chaplaincy services for Muslim Veterans. This is for market research purposes and is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Responses are due by Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for faith-based spiritual care for Muslim Veterans who specifically request it. Services shall include telephone triage and in-person spiritual care visits. The estimated level of effort is approximately 4 to 4.5 hours per week, encompassing direct patient counseling and related documentation. Services will be performed at the following locations:
- Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus in Manhattan
- Brooklyn VA Medical Center
- St. Albans VA Medical Center (St. Albans Community Living Center)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Potential Duration: Base year + four (4) option years
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 6:00 AM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Submission & Response
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement in writing to Contracting Specialist Zach Whiting at Zachary.Whiting2@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This notice is not a solicitation, and the Government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses.
Additional Notes
This Sources Sought Notice is intended to allow vendors to determine their ability to perform services of this size and scope. It is not a full statement of work.