R420--Fort Meade VA Healthcare System CCNA Accreditation Site Visit Intent to Sole Source Notice
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
36C26326Q0630
NAICS
813920 - Professional Organizations
Classification Code
R420
Additional Details
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Sources Sought notice regarding its intent to award a sole source contract for the Fort Meade VA Healthcare System CCNA Accreditation Site Visit. The procurement is identified under solicitation number 36C26326Q0630 and is classified under NAICS code 813920, which pertains to Professional Organizations. The anticipated contract will be awarded to the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), as the agency has determined that only this organization can fulfill the accreditation requirements necessary for the VA Healthcare System.
The primary purpose of this procurement is to secure accreditation services for the Fort Meade VA Healthcare System, specifically related to the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education Accreditation (CCNA) site visit. Accreditation is a critical component in ensuring that the healthcare system’s nursing education programs meet established standards of quality and excellence, which in turn supports the VA’s mission to provide high-quality care to veterans.
The scope of work involves the provision of specialized accreditation services, including a site visit by the accrediting body. The expected outcome is the successful completion of the accreditation process, which will validate the healthcare system’s compliance with CCNE standards and support ongoing program improvement. The deliverables are centered around the site visit and any associated documentation or evaluation required by the accrediting organization.
This notice is not a request for quotations or competitive proposals. Instead, it serves as an announcement of the VA’s intent to negotiate solely with the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education, unless other parties can demonstrate, via a capabilities statement, their ability to provide equivalent accreditation services. Interested parties must submit a clear and unambiguous capabilities statement by May 8, 2026, at 16:00 MT. The government reserves the right to make a determination not to compete the contract based on the responses received. Verbal responses and phone inquiries will not be considered.
The procurement is set aside under SBA guidelines, and the contracting entity is the Network Contracting Office 23, a federal office within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Contract Specialist Scott Jensen, who can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 605-490-9129.
Contractors evaluating this opportunity should note that the requirement is highly specialized, focusing on accreditation services for nursing education programs, and that only organizations with recognized authority and capability in this area will be considered. The contract will remain constant in its focus on accreditation and site visit deliverables throughout its lifecycle.
For further information and to review the official notice, interested parties may visit the SAM.gov opportunity page at https://sam.gov/opp/d290f2a7619c488da26121953277738a/view.