Opportunity
SAM #36C25627Q0026
VA market research for Watson Caring Science nursing services
Buyer
Vancouver VA Medical Center
Posted
October 06, 2026
Respond By
October 11, 2026
Identifier
36C25627Q0026
NAICS
541611, 611430, 541720
The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information on services to help its nursing teams apply Watson Caring Science principles across its facilities. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Contracting Office–Houston and Network Contracting Office 16, supporting the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and facilities within HAS 4.1. - Service provider named: Watson Caring Science Institute; no other vendors or OEMs are identified. - Requested service: Affiliation with the Watson Caring Science Institute and support integrating Jean Watson’s Human Caring Theory and Caritas principles into nursing practice, care-delivery models, staff orientation, and the care environment. No quantity or part number is specified. - Key requirements: Help nurses plan and deliver purposeful, evidence-based care intended to improve outcomes for Veterans. The approach addresses six holistic safe-zone elements: clinical excellence, patient safety, evidence-based practice, cultural diversity, a healthy work environment, and trusting relationships. - Opportunity status: The notice is a request for information and market research, not a solicitation.
Description
Watson Caring Services