Acupuncture Training for Walter Reed Medical Staff
Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

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EDUCATION/TRAINING- LECTURES (U001)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0b8e165ba0c64d3d8bba478665b5b9c1/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to ACUMED-ORG, LLC for Integrated Structural Acupuncture Training for 12 Department of Defense (DoD) attendees at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). This training aims to certify medical staff in acupuncture techniques to enhance pain management for military beneficiaries, supporting the National Capital Region Pain Initiative. Interested parties may submit statements of capabilities to demonstrate their ability to provide the required training by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, via email to Ealed Nuru at ealed.m.nuru.civ@health.mil, with a copy to Erica S. Oh at erica.s.oh.civ@health.mil. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and the contract will be awarded under FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

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    The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to ACUMED-ORG, LLC, for Integrated Structural Acupuncture Training. This training is for 12 Department of Defense (DoD) attendees to be certified in medical acupuncture, supporting pain treatment for beneficiaries at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Medical Staff. The award, made under FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit statements of capabilities by December 12, 2025, 10:00 AM EST, to demonstrate their ability to provide the required training.
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