7610--Crucial Conversations for Asheville VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, posted a Special Notice on April 2, 2026, for a sole source procurement of Crucial Conversations Supervisor Kits intended for the Asheville VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The contracting office, located in Hampton, Virginia, has determined through proprietary data and market research that VITALSMARTS is the only capable vendor able to supply this specific product. This acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions. The solicitation number is 36C24626P0571, and the product falls under Product Service Code 7610 (Books and Pamphlets) and NAICS Code 323117 (Books Printing). Despite the sole source designation, the government is inviting alternative suppliers to submit expressions of interest.

Interested contractors have until April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to submit responses to this Special Notice. Potential suppliers must submit documentation demonstrating their capability to provide comparable supplies and sufficient data supporting their qualifications as alternative sources. All expressions of interest should be directed to Contract Specialist Kristine Woodbury via email at kristine.woodbury@va.gov or by phone at 757-728-3449, with responses due within three calendar days of notice issuance. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received. There are no specific set-aside requirements for this procurement, and the contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order to the selected vendor.