# 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

<p>Sources sought notice for brand name or equal services to Arbiner Institute&#39;s Developing and Implementing an Outward Mindset. MUST SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL DETAILS.&nbsp;</p>

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