Purchase Order HT001415P0159

This is a federal contract award to The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, doing business as The Joint Commission, a non-profit organization that provides healthcare accreditation and certification services. The contract, awarded by the Medical Command (MEDCOM) of the U.S. Department of Defense, is for $42,870.00 on a firm fixed-price basis. The purpose is "JOINT COMMISSIONING ACREDITATION" and the period of performance runs from the award date of December 31, 2014 through December 31, 2015. The contract is not set aside for any particular business type. The Joint Commission is a major provider of accreditation services to various federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Health Agency, Indian Health Service, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The Joint Commission holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with these agencies, valued at tens of millions of dollars, to provide ongoing healthcare accreditation, certification, and quality improvement services.