Accreditation services from Foundation for the Accreditation Council of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West intends to award a firm-fixed-price sole source contract to the Foundation for the Accreditation Council of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for accreditation services for the Bone Marrow Program at Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested sources may submit capability statements by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continued accreditation services for the Bone Marrow Program at Brooke Army Medical Center. This ensures the program meets established standards for cellular therapy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source (intended)
- Authority: FAR 13.106 (b) (1)
- Duration: One base year (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) with two option years (October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2029).
- NAICS: 813920, Professional Organizations (Small Business Size Standard: $23.5M)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source to FACT, an other-than-small business)
- Capability Statement Due: May 20, 2026, by 11:00 PM CST
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Intended Award: On or after May 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. While not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit a capability statement. The statement must demonstrate the source's ability to provide accreditation for a bone marrow transplant organization that meets or exceeds the common standards of FACT. The Government will not reimburse for information provided, nor will it honor requests for capability briefings or telephonic inquiries. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Contact Information
- Primary: Darlena Rivera, Purchasing Agent, darlena.s.rivera.civ@mail.mil
- Secondary: Rashonda Jones, Contracting Officer, rashonda.n.jones.civ@health.mil