U010--FY 26 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
ID: 36C24826Q0068Type: Special Notice
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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/workspace/contract/opp/015bc533da584b7aaedf278b81446d6d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8), intends to issue a single-source, firm-fixed-price contract to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for medical accreditation fees for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This contract, designated with solicitation number 36C24826Q0068, will cover a twelve-month period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and is essential for maintaining the necessary medical accreditation for the healthcare system. As ACGME is recognized as the sole provider capable of delivering these accreditation services, the procurement will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), and this notice serves as an intent to award rather than a request for competitive quotes. Interested firms that wish to contest this determination must provide clear evidence of their capabilities to Darrin Alexander at Darrin.Alexander2@va.gov by November 19, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Time, with the Government retaining discretion over the final decision and not offering reimbursement for any associated costs.

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    Darrin AlexanderContract Specialist
    (407) 491-9950
    darrin.alexander2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO-8) intends to issue a single-source, firm-fixed-price procurement to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This contract, with solicitation number 36C24826Q0068, is for FY26 medical accreditation fees for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The twelve-month contract, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, is for an estimated amount to maintain medical accreditation. NCO-8 plans to negotiate with ACGME under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), as ACGME is identified as the sole provider capable of furnishing this accreditation. This notice serves as an intent to award a single-source procurement, not a request for competitive quotes. Firms challenging this determination must submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability and the benefits of competition to Darrin Alexander (Darrin.Alexander2@va.gov) by November 19, 2025, at 13:00 Eastern Time. The Government retains sole discretion in its decision and will not reimburse for any costs associated with providing capability information.
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