U005--FY25 NJHCS COC Accreditation (1x)
ID: 36C24224Q1001Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/37c2ca7f121046a6b81782370321435f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract to the American College of Surgeons for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System in East Orange, NJ. This contract aims to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the facility's cancer program, which includes staff meetings, data reviews, and on-site evaluations to verify compliance with CoC standards, thereby enhancing the quality of cancer care provided to veterans. The accreditation process is vital as it establishes benchmarks for comprehensive cancer treatment and management, ensuring that veterans receive high-quality and coordinated care. Interested parties may submit Expressions of Interest to Tiffany Vazquez-Simon at tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov by 12:00 PM EST on October 4, 2024, with the contract performance period set from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2025.

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    Tiffany Vazquez-SimonContract Specialist
    (914) 737-4400
    tiffany.vazquez-simon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source contract to the American College of Surgeons for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation at the East Orange VA Medical Center. This accreditation is crucial as it ensures external peer review of the cancer care processes for veterans and establishes compliance with CoC standards. The contract will cover a performance period from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2025. Tiffany Vazquez-Simon is the designated contact for inquiries, and responses to this notice must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on October 4, 2024. The contract entails the comprehensive assessment of the facility's cancer program, including staff meetings, data review, and on-site evaluations to verify adherence to various accreditation standards. The document emphasizes the significance of providing high-quality and coordinated cancer care to veterans, spotlighting the CoC's role in setting benchmarks for comprehensive cancer treatment and management across accredited facilities. This initiative ultimately seeks to enhance care delivery and demonstrate the VA's commitment to cancer patient support.
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