SAM #36C10G26Q0057

Sources Sought: Comprehensive Health Insurance for Service Dogs for Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the provision of comprehensive health insurance for service dogs owned by U.S. military veterans, supporting the Veterans Health Administration Prosthetic Sensory Aid Services (PSAS) program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), Fredericksburg - Veteran Health Administration (VHA), Office of Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive veterinary health insurance for all VA-approved service dogs - Coverage includes wellness, sick/injured care, vaccinations, exams, treatments, surgeries, prescription medications, euthanasia, and cremation - No copayments or deductibles for veterans except for costs exceeding policy limits - Direct reimbursement to veterinarians - Detailed monthly and annual reporting required - Coverage applies regardless of dog age, breed, location, or pre-existing conditions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Nationwide coverage, including all U.S. territories - Contractor must provide direct reimbursement to veterinary providers - No out-of-pocket costs for veterans (except above policy limits) - Insurer must provide comprehensive reporting to the VA - Multi-year contract structure: 12-month base, four 12-month options, one 6-month option - NAICS code: 524128 (Other Direct Insurance Carriers)

Description

Synopsis: This announcement constitutes a Souces Sought Notice. THIS IS NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government, implied, or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), is seeking qualified sources to provide Health Insurance for Service Dogs for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Prosthetic Sensory Aid Services (PSAS) organization. The purpose of this notice is to determine interest and capability of potentially qualified Businesses (All Sizes) relative to the North American Industry Classification code (NAICS): 521128 Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers. To make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirement, the Government will use responses to this sources sought synopsis. This type of solicitation issued, and the manner of advertisement will also depend on the response to this sources sought synopsis. Description: Scope of Work: Prosthetic Sensory Aid Services (PSAS) is requesting Health Insurance for Service Dogs owned by U.S. Military Veterans, located throughout the U.S. Period of Performance: To Be Determined. Submission requirements for responses to this sources sought synopsis: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Business, and Large Business offerors interested in submitting a proposal for this project, if it is formally advertised, must be registered and be verified in their respective coordinating databases and must provide the correct NAICS code to include Contractor s Unique Entity ID (SAM), name of the firm, address, phone and point of contact. Where to send responses: Point of Contacts: Katelyn Wardman (Contract Specialist) & Max Andrade (Contract Officer) Email: Katelyn.Wardman@va.gov and Max.Andrade@va.gov Response Deadlines: As an interested Company/Party towards the Upcoming Solicitation Requirement: May 20, 2026, 03:30 PM, EST

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