Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source IAIFHL.pdf

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is the Nation's federal health sciences university and is committed to excellence in military medicine and public health during peace and war. We provide the Nation with health professionals dedicated to career service in the Department of Defense and the United States Public Health Service and with scientists who serve the common good. We serve the uniformed services and the Nation as an outstanding academic health sciences center with a worldwide perspective for education, research, service, and consultation; we are unique in relating these activities to military medicine, disaster medicine, and military medical readiness. USU is located in Bethesda, MD on the grounds of the Naval Support Activity Bethesda.

The mission of the USU is to provide the highest quality education programs in the health sciences to those selected individuals who demonstrate dedication to a health profession career in the Uniformed Services.

Intended Recipient: Inter Agency Institute, 5325 Macarthur BLVD NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-2521

Intent to Sole-Source:

USU intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Inter Agency Institute. The purpose is to hold the annual Institute for Federal Health Leaders Course which will take pace starting 3 February 2025. This action is subject to the availability of funds. The period of performance is February 3-14, 2025, with 1 optional CLIN for an additional course in FY25 (period of performance TBD).

Sole Source Justification

Inter Agency Institute in the National Capital Region is the sole provider of the Interagency Institute for Federal Health Leaders Course. This is a recurring requirement. Previous procurements were conducted through the Defense Health Agency. The collaboration between the USUHS and DHA confirms the Interagency Institute as the only Contractor that provides this executive-level course for health and medical professionals. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13.

In accordance with 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, would not be cost or time prohibitive, and that the interested potential Offeror can meet the needs of the Government as stated above. Information received will be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses must be received via email at joshua.broadman@usuhs.edu by 2:00 PM on 27 December 2024.