U008--Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Dementia Training and Certification

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT." It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing work under a contract subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) in specific geographic areas. This particular determination is for the State of Tennessee, covering several counties.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Automotive Worker, Nurse Assistant, Computer Operator, Electrician) with corresponding occupation codes.
• Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and lists specific rates for Health & Welfare ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and a separate rate for Executive Order 13706 ($5.09 per hour or $203.60 per week).
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Footnotes and Special Conditions: Includes footnotes for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers) and details on hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and vacation/holiday policies.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a government contract subject to the Service Contract Act. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements for all covered employees to ensure compliance and accurate cost estimation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Positive Approach to Care (PAC) training and certification services. The MidSouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9) requires training for 19 designated trainers across various facilities to implement PAC techniques for dementia care.

• Provide PAC certification for 19 trainers.

• Training must include all prerequisites and post-requisites for certification.

• Deliver in-person training sessions and champion courses.

• Facilitate online group learning quizzes.

• The training is for PAC Certified Dementia Trainer/License.

• Period of Performance: Prior to Fiscal Year 2026 ending (September 30, 2026).

• NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but set aside for Small Business.

• Offers are due by February 11, 2026, at 11 AM EST.

• Questions regarding the RFQ are due by February 9, 2026, at 11 AM EST to Racheda Atkins (racheda.atkins@va.gov).

• Evaluation criteria include Technical, Estimated Delivery Timeline, and Price.

• Offers must be submitted via email in PDF format.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• Wage Determination: 2015-4647, Rev 30, Dated 12/03/2025.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5.

• Extensive security and privacy clauses are included, requiring compliance with VA directives and federal regulations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the initial Positive Approach to Care (PAC) training and certification for 19 designated trainers across VISN 09 facilities.

• Provide Positive Approach to Care (PAC) training and certification.

• Train 19 designated trainers.

• Not specified in the provided text.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 02-11-2026 11 AM EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA.

• Archive: 60 days after the response date.

• Set-Aside: SBA (Small Business Administration).

• NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training).

• Product/Service Code: U008.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, 3401 Mallory Lane, Suite 516, Franklin TN 37067.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9 (90C), NCO 9, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204, Murfreesboro TN 37129.

• Point of Contact: Racheda Atkins, Contract Specialist, racheda.atkins@va.gov, 615-002-8281.