ContractSpecial Notice

U005--Notice of Intend to Sole Source Magnet Annual and Application Fee

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C25626Q0595

Response Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

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Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Network Contracting Office 16 intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the American Nurses Association for MAGNET Recognition at the MEDVAMC in Houston. The work is for MAGNET recognition services, with the contractor responsible for providing and ensuring safe, secure, and careful handling and delivery of results in accordance with VA Handbook 6500 and the drafted statement of work. The procurement is under NAICS 541611 and PSC U010, with a one-year performance period, and the justification is based on market research indicating that only one credentialing body exists for the MAGNET designation. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit clear and compelling evidence of their ability to meet the requirement by April 8, 2026 to robert.arabie@va.gov, including business size, socio-economic status, DUNS number, and SAM/SBA VetCerts registration details.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541611

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

PSC Code

U005

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES

Solicitation Documents

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AI Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to the American Nurses' Association for MAGNET Recognition at the MEDVAMC. This decision stems from market research indicating that only one credentialing body exists for the MAGNET designation. The procurement, under NAICS code 541611, is for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services, with an FSC/PSC of U010 for Education/Training – Certifications/Accreditations for Educational Institutions. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties capable of providing the same services are invited to submit clear, compelling evidence of their ability to meet the requirement by April 8, 2026. Responses should include business size, socio-economic status, DUNS number, and SAM/SBA VetCerts registration details. The government retains the discretion to not compete this requirement.