SAM #N0018926QB087

Sole Source Procurement: MHICS Training and Instructional Services for Chaplains (Vanderbilt University)

The Department of Defense, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), is seeking to procure specialized training and instructional services for chaplains through the Mental Health Integration for Chaplain Services (MHICS) program, delivered by Vanderbilt University. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) - NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department, BUMED/FM&C Directorate - OEM/Vendor: - Vanderbilt University (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - MHICS program training for 14 chaplain students (7 first-year, 7 second-year) for the 2026-2027 academic year - Instructional services for three MHICS courses: - Course 1: Innovations in Care for Mental Health and Chaplaincy (7 students, Fall semester) - Course 3: Contemporary Conversations in Mental Health and Chaplaincy (7 students, Fall semester) - Course 2: Signs and Symptoms in Mental Health and Chaplaincy (7 students, Spring semester option) - Training combines in-person sessions at Vanderbilt University and virtual live instruction - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Vanderbilt University is the only institution offering this specialized MHICS training tailored to DoD and VA chaplains - Program equips chaplains with mental health identification, evidence-based interventions, collaboration skills, and care provision for military-specific needs - Estimated contract value: $181,505.80 for the academic year - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - Firm fixed price contract with base and option periods - Period of Performance: - Base period: Fall 2026 semester (August to December) - Option period: Spring 2027 semester (January to May) - Total coverage: 2026-2027 academic year

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