Purchase Order 36C10X20P0128

The Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to American Heart Association, Inc. for Resuscitation Education Initiative (REDI) Maintenance of Competency (MOC) Support Services, with an ultimate completion date of September 22, 2025. This contract, valued at $6.67 million, was awarded on September 23, 2020, and includes a modification to extend services. The work will be performed in Washington, DC, and does not utilize a set-aside designation, indicating the American Heart Association competed on an open basis for this specialized training delivery contract.

The American Heart Association will provide comprehensive resuscitation training and education materials to support VA personnel in maintaining their competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support, and advanced cardiac life support protocols. As a non-profit organization with extensive expertise in emergency medical training and certification services, the American Heart Association leverages its established curricula and electronic courseware to deliver critical educational resources across the VA healthcare system. This contract aligns with the organization's core mission of providing evidence-based training materials and certification programs that enhance emergency response capabilities and cardiovascular health initiatives within federal agencies.