Continuing Education Units/Continuing Medical Education Units Project
ID: 283-25-0695Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFSUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONDIVISION OF CONTRACTS MANAGEMENTROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/01409c99f9514cac87798572df45b7ea/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), intends to award a non-competitive contract to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for a Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Medical Education Units (CME) project. This procurement, categorized under NAICS code 611710, aims to enhance professional development in healthcare by providing essential educational standards, awarding credits, and ensuring compliance with accreditation criteria over a five-year period from 2025 to 2030. The collaboration with ACPE, the sole entity authorized to approve CEUs for various healthcare disciplines, is crucial for streamlining the accreditation process for SAMHSA’s training programs, thereby meeting licensing requirements and improving workforce competencies. Interested parties can express their capability to respond to this notice by contacting Arun Mathur at arun.mathur@samhsa.hhs.gov.

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    Arun Mathur
    arun.mathur@samhsa.hhs.gov
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    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) intends to award a non-competitive contract to the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) for a Continuing Education Units (CEU) / Continuing Medical Education Units (CME) project. Positioned under NAICS code 611710, this procurement will leverage simplified acquisition procedures and is set to provide crucial professional development over five years, from 2025 to 2030. ACPE is the sole entity authorized to approve CEUs for multiple healthcare disciplines, therefore maintaining streamlined and systematic accreditation for SAMHSA’s training programs. Key project components include providing educational standards, awarding credits, and ensuring compliance with accreditation criteria. This collaboration alleviates duplicative efforts required to secure CEU approvals from different entities, enhancing SAMHSA’s educational offerings and meeting licensing requirements for staff development. The closing note outlines the process for interested parties to express their capability to respond to this notice, indicating a potential for limited competition depending on the government’s discretion. This initiative aligns with federal efforts to enhance professional growth opportunities within healthcare which is vital for sustaining workforce competencies.
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