What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Veterans Affairs seeks information on potential sources capable of providing Crucial Conversations course materials equivalent to the Crucial Learning brand for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The requested scope includes a training materials kit with facilitator materials, participant workbooks, standard product documentation, and associated licensing or digital learning platform access to support internal staff development. This Request for Information is issued solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes to assess vendor capabilities and size classifications relative to NAICS code 513130, which has a 1,000-employee size standard. Responses will assist the agency in making future procurement decisions, but they do not constitute offers to form a binding contract.
Scope of work
- 500 each of In-Person Course Materials - Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Healthcare
- 1 set of vendor documentation including certificate of authenticity and licensing terms
- Access to required digital learning platform, e-learning modules, or associated licensing
- Standard product documentation including permitted internal reproduction rights
- Technical and customer support for digital components for the license period
Minimum qualifications
- Authorized reseller or licensed provider of course training materials
- Proof of authorized distributor status upon request
Documents to include with your response
- Capabilities statement
- Responses to the 19 RFI specific questions
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code
- Certificate of authenticity and licensing terms
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit responses via email to the designated Contract Specialist. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Complete responses to all nineteen RFI questions are required.
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C262) with descriptions matching "crucial conversation". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| VITALSMARTS, LC36C26224P0694 · CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS | $25,950 | Apr 15, 2024 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Book Publishers). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 513130
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| OPTUM360 LLC36C24926P0490 · 2027 CODING BOOKS AND SUPPORTING SOFTWARE FOR VISN 9 | $66,902 | Aug 31, 2027 |
| OPTUM360 LLC36C25923P0654 · WEB-BASED MEDICAL CODE TOOL | $114.0K | Apr 30, 2027 |
| QUICKSERIES PUBLISHING INC36C24725P0074 · QUICK SERIES APP | $31,080 | Mar 24, 2027 |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT RESOURCES, INC.36C10X26C0009 · PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT RESOURCE INC (PAR) TESTING | $94,130 | Dec 30, 2026 |
| AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR PREVENTIVE MEDICINE INC36C24224F0031 · VA HEALTHY YOU 2024 PATIENT WALL CALENDARS FOR THE MARGARET COCHRAN CORBIN VAMC (NEW YORK | $63,999 | Oct 15, 2026 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 513130, since Oct 1, 2024
16 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. NCS PEARSON, INC.$1.2M
- 2. J.E. FEDERAL ENTERPRISES, LLC.$186.7K
- 3. QUICKSERIES PUBLISHING INC$150.3K
- 4. OPTUM360 LLC$125.1K
- 5. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT RESOURCES, INC.$94,130
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.