R420--Commission on Cancer Accreditation ACoS
ID: 36C24425Q0467Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/6cf0cdb71f5c451691d2b1f08e91455e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for accreditation services at the Wilkes Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center. This procurement is essential to ensure that the medical center maintains its accreditation through a recognized authority, reflecting its commitment to providing quality cancer care for veterans. The contract period is set from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a response deadline for interested parties of March 17, 2025. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Contract Specialist Antonio Armstrong at antonio.armstrong2@va.gov or by phone at 610-384-7711 x3236.

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    Antonio ArmstrongContract Specialist
    610-384-7711x3236
    antonio.armstrong2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs announces its intent to award a sole source contract to the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for services at the Wilkes Barre Veterans Administration Medical Center. This decision, derived from market research, indicates the College as the unique provider capable of meeting the facility's accreditation needs. The contract period is set from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The document includes essential administrative details such as the solicitation number, response deadline of March 17, 2025, and contact information for the contract specialist, Antonio Armstrong. The intended service aims to ensure that the medical center maintains its accreditation through a recognized authority, reflecting its commitment to quality cancer care for veterans. This notice is part of the broader landscape of federal procurement processes, particularly in health services for veterans.
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