R420--Notice of Intent to Sole Source American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Re-designation Emergency Requirement
ID: 36C26024Q0904Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A) (R420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/de82e9c5b4314a19b4b589bfef53285a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Sole Source service contract to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for Magnet Designation under its Magnet Recognition Program for the Portland VA Medical Center. This procurement is restricted to ANCC as the sole provider capable of fulfilling the requirements, in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), ensuring high-quality nurse credentialing and service accreditation. The anticipated award date is September 25, 2024, with a response deadline for interested parties set for September 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contracting Officer Peter Park at Peter.Park2@va.gov.

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    Peter ParkContracting Officer
    Peter.Park2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Sole Source service contract to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for Magnet Designation under its Magnet Recognition Program for the Portland VA Medical Center. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 813920, is restricted to ANCC as the only provider capable of fulfilling the requirements, as specified by FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The anticipated award date is September 25, 2024, with a response deadline set for September 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The notice serves to fulfill the public announcement requirements for proposed contract actions but does not solicit competitive proposals. Responses will only be evaluated for future procurement insights, with no compensation for submitted information. This document reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring high-quality nurse credentialing and service accreditation through a targeted and streamlined procurement process.
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