Justification and Approval (J&A) Sole Source - Implementation Coordinators Veterans Health Exchange Professional Services
ID: 36C10X23C0009Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 7, 2023
Award #:36C10X23C0009
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSAC FREDERICK (36C10X)FREDERICK, MD, 21703, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9be43d59c1fe4d24aa93ee41b4b7be94/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure professional services for the implementation coordinators of the Veterans Health Exchange, utilizing a sole source justification under the authority of 41 U.S.C. § 253(c)(5). This procurement is guided by the Veterans First Contracting Program as outlined in Public Law 109-461, which emphasizes the need for specialized services to enhance the health care delivery system for veterans. The contract will be executed in the USA, and interested parties can reach out to Brian N. Ballard at brian.ballard@va.gov or Wanda Y. Edwards at wanda.edwards@va.gov for further details. The procurement process is expected to follow the regulations set forth in FAR Subpart 6.302-5, with no specified funding amount or deadline mentioned in the provided information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian N Ballard
    brian.ballard@va.gov
    Wanda Y. Edwards
    wanda.edwards@va.gov
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