U099--Notice of Intent to Sole Source ASHE Healthcare Construction Workshop.
ID: 36C25225Q0408Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- OTHER (U099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/155c660375294ac383e150511b153e03/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with the American Hospital Association to conduct a two-day, in-person ASHE HealthCare Construction Workshop at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. The workshop aims to provide training for 25 participants on key concepts related to healthcare construction, risk assessment, and infection prevention, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. This one-time service contract will follow simplified acquisition procedures under 41 U.S.C. 1901, and interested vendors may submit capability statements to the Contract Specialist, Della C. Bond, at della.bond@va.gov by 10:00 AM CST on May 1, 2025. The contract will be a firm fixed price, with training scheduled to occur within 90 days of contract award.

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    Della C BondContract Specialist
    414-844-4800 x43262
    della.bond@va.gov
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    36C25225Q0408.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing its intent to sole source a contract for a two-day in-person ASHE Healthcare Construction Workshop at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The purpose of this workshop is to train healthcare construction professionals on key concepts, risk assessment strategies, and management practices related to healthcare construction projects. The training, provided by certified ASHE instructors, will accommodate 25 participants and include ASHE certificates of completion and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Vendors interested in providing these services must submit a capability statement by May 1, 2025, detailing their experience, qualified personnel, and relevant authorizations. This notice serves solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Key requirements include the contractor's provision of all necessary materials and compliance with security and documentation standards while conducting training at the VA facility. No work will be conducted on Federal Holidays, and adherence to facility check-in procedures is mandatory. The workshop is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing the skills of healthcare facility managers and contractors in compliance with industry standards.
    INTENT TO SOLE SOURE NOTICE .docx
    The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with the American Hospital Association for a one-time service: a two-day, in-person ASHE HealthCare Construction Workshop at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This training will equip 25 participants with key concepts and strategies related to healthcare construction, risk assessment, and infection prevention. The contractor, a certified ASHE instructor, must provide all necessary materials and fulfill documentation and reporting requirements post-training. The contract will adhere to 41 U.S.C. 1901, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures where no competitive quotes will be requested. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by a specified deadline, though the government retains discretion over the decision to pursue competitive bidding. The workshop is structured to enable compliance with federal guidelines and ensure all activities, including check-in and conduct on-site, meet security and operational standards at the VAMC. The process demonstrates the VA's commitment to enhancing expertise in healthcare construction through targeted training initiatives.
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