U005--*611710 INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE* SPECIAL CoC Annual Accreditation Fees (VA-25-00017446)
ID: 36C26325Q0123Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f49228d24d0e4a7fa830f57e73fff450/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the annual accreditation fees related to the Commission on Cancer (CoC) to the American College of Surgeons. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 611710, which encompasses educational support services, and is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the absence of alternative accrediting bodies that meet the specific requirements for this service. The CoC accreditation is crucial for maintaining national standards in cancer care and treatment, ensuring that facilities meet rigorous quality benchmarks. Inquiries regarding this procurement should be directed to Contract Specialist Timothy Kimmel at timothy.kimmel@va.gov, with a response deadline set for November 8, 2024, at noon Central Time. No competitive solicitation will be issued, and no Recovery Act funds are involved in this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Timothy KimmelContracting Officer
    (319) 688-3646
    timothy.kimmel@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for the accreditation services related to the Commission on Cancer (CoC) to the American College of Surgeons. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 611710, which includes education support services, with a size standard of $24 million. The decision to solicit and negotiate exclusively with one source is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as there are no alternative accrediting bodies that offer the same qualifications for this specific requirement. Consequently, no competitive solicitation will be issued. This notice serves as an intent declaration rather than a request for quotes, with inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Timothy Kimmel at the VA's Network 23 Contracting Office in Iowa City. The timeline for responses is set for November 8, 2024, at noon Central Time, with no recovery act funds involved.
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