Opportunity
SAM #36C25727AP0614
VA Seeks Outward Mindset Training, Materials, and Implementation Support
Buyer
VA Contracting Office 17
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
36C25727AP0614
NAICS
611430
The Department of Veterans Affairs is researching providers for a five-year, brand-name-or-equal workforce training and organizational transformation program for its North Texas health care system. - Government buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration; OALC, Legacy Network Contracting Office 17. The end user is the North Texas Veterans Health Care System. - Named OEM/vendor: Arbinger Institute, whose Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset (DIOM) program is the named brand. Equivalent offerings may also be considered. - Requested program: Healthcare-specific mindset training and coaching, participant materials and digital resources, facilitator certification, implementation and technical support, and ongoing sustainment resources. - Annual maximums or needs stated in the attachment: - DIOM Participant Workbooks: up to 1,500 per year. - Outward Leadership Handbooks: up to 150 per year. - Outward Performance Workbooks: up to 30 per year. - DIOM Train-the-Trainer certifications: up to 5 per year. - Outward Leadership public workshops: up to 3 per year. - Outward Performance Train-the-Trainer trainings: up to 2 per year. - Strategic Working Sessions: up to 6 individual sessions per year; onsite facilitator travel: up to 6 days per year. - Expedited workbook shipping: up to 2 per year, if needed for emergent requirements. - Notable requirements: Provide healthcare-specific scenarios; participant and facilitator materials; digital workbooks, tools, and resources; train-the-trainer certification; technical support; and strategic advisory sessions with preparation and follow-up. - The notice is seeking market information, not offers. The attachment does not state part numbers, and no quantities are specified for the overall program service.
Description
Sources sought notice for brand name or equal services to Arbiner Institute's Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset. MUST SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL DETAILS.