Contract · Federal
U008-- CLiMB Program
- Agency
- VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
- Location
- West Haven, CT
- Amount
- Amount not listed
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Set-aside
- None (open competition)
- NAICS code
- 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training look up NAICS codes
- PSC code
- U008
Timeline
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Posted
Jul 21, 2026
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Status
Closing soon
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What this contract is for
- Agency
- VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
- Location
- West Haven, CT
- NAICS
- 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
- Scope
- Federal
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to award sole source.
This is not a solicitation; no quotations will be accepted.
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a requirement of CLiMB-Learning Services for the New Haven VAMC, CT.
The applicable NAICS code is 611710.
The PSC/FSC is U009.
The authority for this action is FAR 13.106-1(b): Soliciting from a single source.
Intended source: Catalyst Learning Company 310 W. liberty Street Suite 403 Louisville, KY 40202 Interested parties may contract Contracting Officer Jeffrey S.
Fleming at [email protected] regarding his requirement.
The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
Statement of work: Purpose The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the implementation and delivery of the CLiMB program, which is designed to support VA employees in advancing their careers.
The CLiMB program provides targeted interventions, resources, and comprehensive support to address the critical needs of VA employees, ultimately enhancing employability, personal development, and overall well-being.
Background/Justification/ The Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System (VACT) is committed to supporting employee career growth and professional development through access to high-quality workforce development programs.
Historically, the School at Work (SAW) program has played a key role in helping VA employees advance their careers through structured learning and career guidance.
Catalyst has sunset the SAW program and developed the CLiMB program to meet the educational needs of front line healthcare workers.
In response to evolving employee needs and in pursuit of enhanced program effectiveness, VACT is now im...
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