Notice of Sole-Source Award to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medicine (ACGME)
ID: HT001125C0057Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/927e22b4dd134a4787195321d62b6fc1/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is planning a sole-source contract award to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for the accreditation of its graduate medical education (GME) programs. This contract, valued at $770,979.39, is essential for maintaining high standards in medical training and quality care across the DHA enterprise, which is based in Falls Church, Virginia. The decision to award this contract noncompetitively is based on market research indicating that ACGME is the sole accrediting body for GME in the United States, ensuring compliance with publicizing requirements under FAR Part 5. The contract is set to commence on January 1, 2025, and interested parties may reach out to Cherish Young at cherish.d.young2.civ@health.mil or 703-681-7270 for further inquiries.

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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is planning a noncompetitive contract award to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for up to six years. This contract involves the annual accreditation of DHA’s graduate medical education (GME) programs, essential for ensuring high standards in medical training and quality care. The decision to forego competition stems from market research indicating ACGME as the sole accrediting body for GME in the United States. The publication also describes the contract’s details, including its compliance with publicizing requirements under FAR Part 5. A justification for the noncompetitive award will be posted within 14 days following the contract award. The overall initiative aims to maintain safe and effective medical training standards across the DHA enterprise, which is based in Falls Church, VA. The opportunity is categorized under educational support services as per the NAICS code 611710. Interested parties may contact designated officials for further inquiries regarding the opportunity.
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