NCCA Certification
ID: HM047625P0001_NCCA_CertificationType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSENATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (NGA)

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- CERTIFICATIONS/ACCREDITATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (U010)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f11987aee0894d7abec9133ae0c8a327/view
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    Description

    The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to the Institute for Credentialing Excellence for a 12-month Annual Membership and Credentialing services. This procurement is essential for ensuring that the NGA's ten certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), which requires a valid and reliable process for the development and governance of certification programs. Interested entities that believe they can meet the outlined requirements in the attached Performance Work Statement must submit written notifications by 11 am EST on January 3, 2025, to be considered, although the decision to pursue competitive procurement remains at the discretion of the government. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Janet Richards at Janet.D.Richards@nga.mil or Haydee L. Soto-Carreras at Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janet Richards
    Janet.D.Richards@nga.mil
    Haydee L. Soto-Carreras
    Haydee.L.SotoCarreras@nga.mil
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    Notice Of Intent_NCCA_2025.pdf
    The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to the Institute for Credentialing Excellence for a 12-month Annual Membership and Credentialing services. This requirement aligns with Department of Defense standards, which necessitate that the NGA's 10 certifications be accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA mandates a credible process for the oversight of certification programs, a role that only the Institute for Credentialing Excellence fulfills under NCCA recognition. A solicitation will not be published, but entities believing they can meet the requirements, as outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement, should submit written notifications by 11 am EST on January 3, 2025. Responses will be assessed, although the government's decision to pursue competitive procurement remains discretionary. This notice serves to inform the industry of this specialized contracting action in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.
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