U010--FY25 ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (ACGME) GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
ID: 36C24825Q0134Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- CERTIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (U010)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d40a6733d4364a378fc5d1077e5d5d23/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for the accreditation of eight Medical Residency Programs at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This procurement, estimated at $52,890, is essential for maintaining compliance with federal regulations and the Residents’ Matching Program, as ACGME is the only authorized body to provide such accreditation. The government has conducted extensive market research and determined that no alternative vendors can fulfill these specific requirements, underscoring the unique nature of the services needed. Interested vendors who believe they can meet these requirements are encouraged to submit a technical package by December 23, 2024, to Contract Specialist Darrin Alexander at darrin.alexander2@va.gov.

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    Darrin AlexanderContracting Specialist
    (407) 491-9950
    darrin.alexander2@va.gov
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    36C24825Q0134_1.docx
    The document outlines a Notice of Intent for a sole source contract with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for FY25. The procurement is authorized under 41 USC 3304(a)(1) in compliance with FAR 6.302-1, indicating the necessity for sole sourcing due to the unique qualifications of ACGME in accreditation services. The relevant contracting information includes a solicitation number (36C24825Q0134) and a response deadline set for December 24, 2024. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit technical packages demonstrating their capabilities before the stated deadline. Although the government will not compensate for the information supplied, responses will be reviewed for future procurement opportunities. The document emphasizes the government's intent to conduct this acquisition transparently and seeks to verify vendor capabilities in meeting specific accreditation needs for graduate medical education, further illustrating the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare education accreditation processes.
    Single Source Justification - Signed CO.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a single-source award by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education program fee. This fee, estimated at $52,890, is necessary to maintain accreditation for eight Medical Residency Programs at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The justification highlights that only the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is authorized to provide this accreditation, which is essential for compliance with federal regulations and the Residents’ Matching Program. Extensive market research conducted showed no alternative vendors capable of fulfilling these specific requirements. The document is certified by Contracting Officer Wilfredo Perez, affirming the accuracy and necessity of the acquisition. Overall, this single-source procurement follows simplified acquisition procedures as outlined in federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing the unique nature of the required services and the absence of competition in fulfilling the accreditation need.
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