NCCA Certification
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- HM047625P0001_NCCA_Certification
- Agency
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Place of performance
- Springfield, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), a component of the Department of Defense, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to execute a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) for a 12-month Annual Membership and Credentialing services contract. The notice pertains to NGA's administration of 10 GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) programs that require accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically utilizing the provisions of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). ICE, located in Washington, D.C., is identified as the only known accrediting body recognized by NCCA to conduct certification program accreditation. The special notice follows standard federal acquisition regulation requirements for synopsizing proposed contract actions.
Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit written notification demonstrating their ability to meet the contract requirements by 11 am EST on January 3, 2025. While the government will evaluate any responses received, the determination to compete the procurement remains solely at the discretion of NGA. The primary objective of this contract is to support NGA's certification programs by obtaining NCCA accreditation, which requires demonstrating a valid and reliable process for developing, implementing, maintaining, and governing certification programs. Eligible contractors must be prepared to provide comprehensive evidence of their capabilities in credentialing and certification services. No formal solicitation will be posted, making this a unique procurement pathway. The contract is categorized under the Educational Support Services NAICS code (611710) and the Education/Training Certifications/Accreditations PSC code (U010). Potential respondents should carefully review the attached Performance Work Statement and prepare detailed supporting documentation to substantiate their qualifications.
Notice text
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Sole Source Contract
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is issuing this special notice to inform industry contractors of the intent to execute a firm-fixed-price, sole source award under FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as prescribed in FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to Institute for Credentialing Excellence, 2001 K ST. NW, Washington, D.C., 20006. The requirement is to provide a 12-month Annual Membership and Credentialing services for NGA.
In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) issuance, NGA administers 10 certifications, with each in various stages of development. The DoD directs each GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC) to be accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NCCA standards require demonstration of a valid and reliable process for development, implementation, maintenance, and governance of certification programs. The Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE) is the only known accrediting body recognized by the NCCA to conduct the certification of programs to receive NCCA accreditation.
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. A solicitation will not be posted. However, any entity that believes it can meet this requirement identified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) may give written notification no later than 11 am EST on 3 January 2025. Supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice Of Intent_NCCA_2025.pdf |
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