200 NBME Pre-Clerkship Exams

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), located on the Walter Reed Medical Campus in Bethesda, MD, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), located in Philadelphia PA for 200 Pre-Clerkship Exams.

This exams will be procured in accordance with the procedures of FAR Part 12-Commercial Items and FAR Part 13-Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Sole source determination is made in accordance with:

FAR Part 13.106-1 Soliciting Competition

(b) Soliciting from a single source

(1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

The mission of 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. As such, it is essential USU provide the necessary training required for our students to become successful doctors and nurses and to be able to provide the best care possible for our soldiers.

USU has a requirement for 200 NBME Pre Clerkship Exams for year 1 and year 2 medical students to be tested to prove their competency to practice medicine. The National Board of Medical Examiners exam is the only exam that is accepted by all medical boards in the United States. If a student can pass the US Medical Licensing Examination provided by NBME then it proficiently demonstrates that the student has the core competencies to practice medicine. It is a requirement to take and pass these exams to graduate from USUHS.

This is not a request for quotes and a solicitation package will not be issued. Sources interested in responding to this requirement must be able to provide compelling evidence that they can provide the abovementioned requirement as specified. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contractual action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses must be received via email (alphonso.simmons@usuhs.edu) by 10:00 a.m. EST on April 19, 2014.