U005--intent to Sole Source; CE Direct Certification

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 intends to award a sole source, FFP, Purchase Order to RELIAS, LLC, for the procurement/purchase of the CE Direct +Certification with 4 (Four) Option Years to be supplied at the Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 611430 with a small business size standard of $13.0 million.

The Contractor shall provide the following;

Number

Item

Quantity

Unit

0001

CE + Certification Review + focused CE On-line training classes for Hampton Library

250

EA

0002

CE Direct set up fee

1

EA

1001

CE + Certification Review + focused CE On-line training classes for Hampton Library

250

EA

1002

CE Direct set up fee

1

EA

2001

CE + Certification Review + focused CE On-line training classes for Hampton Library

250

EA

2022

CE Direct set up fee

1

EA

3001

CE + Certification Review + focused CE On-line training classes for Hampton Library

250

EA

3002

CE Direct set up fee

1

EA

4001

CE + Certification Review + focused CE On-line training classes for Hampton Library

250

EA

4002

CE Direct set up fee

1

EA

The government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their skill and ability by sending capability statements in reference to this requirement no later than Thursday, December 29, 2022 by 11:00 a.m. EST to ruth.morris@va.gov.

Interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site:Â http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Also indicate whether the vendor is U.S. or foreign owned (in compliance with the Buy American Act).

Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Email is the preferred method of communication, please reference 36C24623Q0263-1 in ALL correspondence pertaining to this requirement.

Product Service Code: - U005; Education/Training Tuition Registration Membership Fees

NAICS Code: - 611430; Professional and Management Development Training

Primary point of contact Ruth A. MorrisÂ

ruth.morris@va.gov

Phone Number: 757-315-2985

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source IAW FAR 13.106-1

For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-23-AP-1084

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hampton VA Medical Center, 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton VA 23667 Purchase Request Number: 590-23-1-026-0008

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The CE +Certification is a continuing educational program that helps clinicians meet license and certification requirements and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Hampton VA Medical Center Educational Department have a

requirement to procure and renew the CE +Certification program with a Base +4 Option Years.

Hampton VAMC is currently enrolled in CE Certification program 09/01/2022. The CE +Certification

will allow Hampton clinical staff to continue to have instant access to courses onsite and remotely.

The interprofessional courses includes courses for nursing, pharmacy, medical and other allied health

professionals. Also, includes test prep for 50 nursing certification exams and contains 2658 courses in

different learning formats such as online, live webinars, print, audio, blending learning events and

virtual classes. The required software program is only available through manufacturer proprietary

Relias, LLC. This procurement is in direct support of the Educational Department. Based on facility

need and existing conditions, like or similar items will not suffice.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research was conducted, CO researched all required sources: Hampton VAMC currently have the program on-site and the OEM provided a Sole Source Statement of no authorized distributors/resellers. The CO deemed that the items are available via Open Market from the (OEM).

Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.