Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Inter Agency Institute
ID: USUHS_NoitceofINtent_IAIFHLType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/065c4fbe9bfc47b88efac4232daa2362/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) intends to award a sole-source contract to the Inter Agency Institute for the annual Institute for Federal Health Leaders Course, scheduled from February 3-14, 2025. This procurement aims to provide executive-level training tailored for health and medical professionals, with the Inter Agency Institute being the sole provider of this specialized course, as confirmed through previous collaborations with the Defense Health Agency. The initiative underscores USUHS's commitment to enhancing the education and training of individuals serving in the Uniformed Services, reflecting its unique role in federal health education. Interested parties may submit proposals by December 27, 2024, with the potential for competitive procurement if submissions demonstrate distinct advantages over the sole-source approach; the contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua Broadman
    joshua.broadman@usuhs.edu
    Tina Guillot
    tina.guillot@usuhs.edu
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    Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source IAIFHL.pdf
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source contract to the Inter Agency Institute for the annual Institute for Federal Health Leaders Course, scheduled from February 3-14, 2025. This decision stems from the Inter Agency Institute being the sole provider of this executive training course for health and medical professionals, as confirmed through previous collaborations with the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The procurement will adhere to FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with the possibility of an additional course in fiscal year 2025. Interested parties may submit proposals by December 27, 2024, with the potential for competitive procurement if submissions demonstrate distinct advantages over the sole-source approach. This notice underscores the USU's commitment to providing high-quality education tailored to the needs of individuals serving in the Uniformed Services. The announcement highlights the institution's role in military medicine and public health, affirming its unique position within federal health education and training.
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