# SAM #36C24826Q1270 Biofeedback HRV Training and HeartMath Certification for VA Caribbean Healthcare System Staff **Buyer:** VA Network Contracting Office 8 **Posted:** September 17, 2026 **Respond By:** September 22, 2026 **Identifier:** 36C24826Q1270 **NAICS:** 611430 This opportunity is for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, seeking Biofeedback HRV Training for staff. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) - VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; HeartMath is referenced as the certification program provider. - Products/Services Requested: - Biofeedback HRV Training using combined virtual modalities - Part number: 0001 - Quantity: 1 (for seven participants) - Includes delivery of training materials, attendance records, and certification documentation - HeartMath Coherence Advantage Certification program - 7-week certification for seven staff - 63 total hours (24 self-paced, 35 live, 4 mentoring) - Covers psychophysiology, HRV, stress physiology, and biofeedback methods - Aligned with BCIA standards and VHA Directive 1137 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be delivered virtually and comply with federal regulations - Certification documentation and attendance records required - Training supports expansion of Complementary and Integrative Health services for Veterans - Firm Fixed Price contract - Small business set-aside under NAICS 611430 - Period of performance is approximately nine months, covering training for all seven participants. ### Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, issued August 14, 2025 (Updated April 20, 2026). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 36C24826Q1270 for Biofeedback HRV Training for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 611430 Professional and Management Development, with a small business size standard of $15.0 million. The PSC is U099, Education/Training General. The contract period of performance is expected to be from the date of award to June 25, 2027. The Government intends to negotiate and award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under the authority of RFO Part 12. The solicitation is being conducted using the policies and procedures of RFO Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Solicitation provisions and contract clauses that apply to the acquisition are provided in the attached RFQ along with detailed specifications, requirements, and an addendum to the instructions to offerors. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of RFO provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul Questions submissions shall be received via email in Word format no later than 1:00 PM EDT on September 18, 2026, to Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov Submission of your responses shall be received no later than 10:00 AM EST on September 22, 2026, at Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov . The offeror shall submit a PDF version of the quote to the Government. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at RFO 52.212-1(c). Omission of any one item MAY result in an offeror quote package being deemed ineligible for award. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the point of contact listed below: Contracting Officer Aurea Gonzalez Aurea.Gonzalez@va.gov


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