Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to AAAHC
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z02325R11100001
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 813920 Professional Organizations
- PSC
- R420 Support- Professional: Certifications And Accreditations (Other Than Educ Or Info Tech C&A)
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Virginia 23510, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) for ambulatory clinic accreditation services. The contract will be awarded under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows for a non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. USCG currently uses AAAHC's proprietary standards and accreditation services for its ambulatory clinics, and the agency has determined that AAAHC is the only source recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services capable of providing these specialized services. The procurement is classified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 813920 for Professional Organizations, with a small business size standard of $24 million. This sole source announcement is the only notice of the USCG's intent to contract with AAAHC.
The primary objective of this contract is to ensure continuous, accredited ambulatory clinic services across USCG clinics located in the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements electronically to jessica.a.griffin@uscg.mil by June 19, 2025, at 12:00pm EST, demonstrating their ability to meet USCG requirements. The capability statements should concisely highlight technical qualifications, experience, and the ability to provide ambulatory clinic accreditation services that meet or exceed AAAHC's standards and are recognized by CMS. While AAAHC is the intended contractor, the USCG will consider alternative sources if capable providers can be identified. The contract involves conducting tri-annual accreditation surveys for approximately 40 clinics, providing electronic and print handbooks, delivering accreditation certificates, and conducting annual training webinars or in-person sessions. Key performance requirements include maintaining continuous clinic accreditation status and meeting specific reporting and survey timelines.
Notice text
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to solicit and negotiate a sole source contract with Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) to provide USCG Ambulatory Clinic Accreditation Services.
This action is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A) and (B) (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements).
The USCG currently utilizes AAAHC’s proprietary standards and accreditation services at its USCG ambulatory clinics. Consistent application of these healthcare standards and services supports the USCG’s requirement for continuity of care for USCG beneficiaries. The Government has determined that AAAHC is the only source recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) capable of providing these highly specialized accreditation services without substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. Utilizing an alternate source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the USCG’s requirement for continuous, accredited ambulatory clinic services.
This announcement constitutes the only notice of this intent. A formal solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the USCG's requirements. Any capability statements received will be considered for the purpose of determining to cancel this action and conduct a competitive procurement.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813920 (Professional Organizations), with a small business size standard of $24 million.
Interested parties may submit capability statements electronically to jessica.a.griffin@uscg.mil no later than June 19, 2025, at 12:00pm EST. Capability statements should clearly and concisely demonstrate the offeror's technical qualifications, experience, and ability to provide ambulatory clinic accreditation services that meet or exceed AAAHC's standards and are recognized by CMS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| External Accreditiation_PWS_2024 10 15.docx | DOCX document |
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