Council On Accreditation Of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs

The Council On Accreditation Of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (CONAEP) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov that serves as the primary accrediting body for nurse anesthesia educational programs. As a tax-exempt corporate entity based in Rosemont, Illinois, CONAEP plays a critical role in maintaining high standards for nurse anesthesia training, particularly within military and public health service educational institutions. The organization specializes in providing comprehensive accreditation services that ensure educational programs meet rigorous professional standards, with a specific focus on validating the quality of nurse anesthesia curriculum and training protocols.

Over the past several years, CONAEP has consistently provided accreditation services through federal contract awards primarily with defense-related agencies, including the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC). These contract awards, ranging from $15,235 to $18,580, are structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders with annual scopes focused on student and annual accreditation fees. The contracts do not include any set-aside designations and typically have completion dates by the end of each calendar year. The work involves delivering comprehensive accreditation services that support nurse anesthesia educational programs, with a particular emphasis on maintaining high-quality training standards for potential nurse anesthesia officers in the U.S. Military and U.S. Public Health Service. These contracts demonstrate CONAEP's specialized role in ensuring educational quality and professional standards within critical healthcare training programs.