Single Source Justification_Redacted.pdf
PDF 107 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25526P0154
About this file
This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition procedure under FAR 13.106-1, submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, Leavenworth, Kansas.
The St. Louis Medical Center John Cochran Division seeks to procure 25 one-year memberships to the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) organizational membership program and associated training resources. The memberships provide access to NAHQ's online learning platform, educational content, and certification preparation resources for designated VA St. Louis Health Care System staff. The specific pricing per membership and total estimated amount are redacted in the document.
The contracting officer justifies the single source award by establishing that NAHQ is the sole nationally recognized organization providing standardized education, competency frameworks, and certification for healthcare quality professionals. The proprietary NAHQ membership and training resources cannot be obtained from alternative sources, particularly regarding access to preparation materials for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam, which is the only accredited healthcare quality certification in the United States. The justification emphasizes that NAHQ's exclusive features—including continuing education credits (CPHQ CE, CNE, ACHE), discounted certification preparation, and access to their proprietary learning management system—are essential to meet the VA's workforce development objectives and compliance with national quality standards. Market research was conducted and confirmed no other vendors offer equivalent comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum or certification pathways. Contracting Officer Denise Maynard certified the justification as accurate and confirmed price reasonableness through comparison to an Independent Government Cost Estimate based on historical pricing and current price lists.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25526P0154_2.docx | DOCX document |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT
Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C25526AP1448
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C25526AP1448
1. Contracting Activity:
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15, Leavenworth, KS St. Louis Medical Center John Cochran Division 2237: 657-26-2-1028-0060
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
This requirement is to provide National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) organizational membership and access to associated training resources for designated VA St. Louis Health Care System staff. This membership includes access to NAHQ’s online learning platform, educational content, and certification preparation resources.
25 one-year memberships at per membership for a total of .
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) is the sole nationally recognized organization that provides standardized education, competency frameworks, and certification for healthcare quality professionals. The NAHQ organizational membership and associated training resources are proprietary and cannot be obtained from any other source. NAHQ’s content includes exclusive domain collections, HQ principles, ethics in quality and safety, and preparation materials for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam, which is the only accredited certification for healthcare quality in the United States.
Alternative vendors do not offer the same comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum or access to NAHQ’s certification pathways. The unique features of NAHQ membership—such as continuing education credits (CPHQ CE, CNE, ACHE), discounted certification preparation, and access to NAHQ’s learning management system—are essential to meeting STLVAHCS’s objectives for workforce development and compliance with national quality standards. Only NAHQ can provide the required services at the level of quality necessary to achieve these goals.
VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT
Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C25526AP1448
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Market Research was conducted and no other businesses were found that could offer the same comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum or access to NAHQ’s certification pathways.
5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Price reasonableness was determined by comparison to the IGCE which was formulated using Market Research of historical pricing and current price lists.
Denise Maynard Date Contracting Officer
DENISE MAYNARD Digitally signed by DENISE MAYNARD Date: 2026.04.07 06:55:07 -05'00'
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .