Sole Source Justification to AffinityCE, LLC
ID: USU_Justification_AffinityCEType: Justification
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL (U009)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c2b7071926a6454384b1349e8b2ae22c/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) is issuing a Sole Source contract to AffinityCE, LLC for continued support and access to their custom Learning Management System (LMS) for the Medical Executive Skills Training Course (MedXellence). This procurement aims to secure comprehensive Continuing Education Management Services, including CME/CE accreditation, participant tracking, activity planning, and faculty support, which are essential for the effective delivery of medical training programs. The estimated cost for these services is $394,641.00, and the agency will continue to monitor the marketplace for future opportunities to enhance competition. Interested parties can contact Jennifer Wilsanck at jennifer.wilsnack@usuhs.edu for further information.

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    Jennifer Wilsanck
    jennifer.wilsnack@usuhs.edu
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    SSJ-AffinityCE 2023_signed__Redacted.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Acquisitions Directorate is issuing a Sole Source award to AffinityCE, LLC for continued support and access to their custom Learning Management System (LMS) for the Medical Executive Skills Training Course (MedXellence). This justification, in accordance with FAR Part 13, states that AffinityCE, LLC is the only responsible source capable of providing the required comprehensive Continuing Education Management Services, including CME/CE accreditation, participant tracking, activity planning, and faculty support. The estimated cost for these services is $394,641.00. Market research indicated AffinityCE, LLC as the sole provider due to their existing customized LMS, which virtually hosts all training content and support services for the MedXellence program. The agency will continue to monitor the marketplace for future opportunities to remove barriers to competition.
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