U009--PROTECTIVE RISK ASSESSMENT TRAINING
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 (VA), Network Contracting Office 5, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified entities capable of providing a virtual online "Train the Trainer" program for Proactive Risk Assessment (PRA) tools. This effort aims to understand market capabilities and identify potential qualified small business vendors for a future procurement. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks a "Train the Trainer" program encompassing various PRA tools, specifically Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis, Bowtie Analysis, and Hazard Identification. The training will be for up to fifteen members of the National Center for Patient Safety (NCPS) staff. Key deliverables include:
- A virtual online course, minimum two days (8.5 hours/day), delivered via Microsoft Teams or Webex.
- Provision of a Certified Instructor Certificate for each trainee upon completion.
- A competency check (quiz or test) to validate trainer readiness.
- All training materials becoming the property of NCPS.
- Contractor provision of trainer resumes, course syllabus, schedule, content examples, and attestations of course quality in advance.
- A virtual preparation meeting at least one week prior to the event.
- Assistance with preparing course invitations and opening remarks.
- Development of a plan to implement nationwide PRA training, including adapting course materials, updating presentations, consulting on guidebooks and templates, and advising on case studies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Open market; firm, fixed-price (for future procurement).
- Anticipated Performance Period: Training to be delivered within 180 days of award; actual training must occur within 90 days of contract award.
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This market research is specifically intended to identify qualified small business vendors, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a), small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses. Interested parties must submit responses via email to Charles.willis@va.gov. Required information includes:
- Business name, address, type, socio-economic status, and point of contact.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 611430.
- Capability statement and summary of previous experience providing onsite face-to-face training and/or Healthcare Environmental Services Certification Programs to the VA or similar healthcare facilities.
- GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract details, if applicable.
- General estimated pricing for products/services (for market research only).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes ONLY. The results will assist in developing the requirement and acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition). The VA assumes no responsibility for costs incurred in preparing responses. Proprietary information will be handled accordingly.