Award of Sole Source Contract for Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Services
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has awarded a sole-source, non-personal services contract to The Joint Commission (TJC) for Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Services. This award ensures compliance with mandates for Medical Quality Assurance and Clinical Quality Management within the Military Health System (MHS) for DHA Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, and services necessary to perform nationally recognized healthcare organization accreditation certifications and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certifications. Key services include:
- On-site accreditation assessments consistent with the MTF 36-month accreditation cycle.
- Conducting patient and system tracers, and Life Safety Assessments.
- Preparing written reports detailing non-compliant findings and recommendations.
- Providing relevant education and consultation.
- Utilizing specialized electronic tools (Tracers with Accreditation Manager Plus) for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price.
- Contractor: The Joint Commission (TJC).
- NAICS Code: 813920 (Size Standard: $23.5 million).
- Product Service Code: R420 (Certifications And Accreditations For Products And Institutions Other Than Educational Institutions).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 (base period), with four 12-month options extending through December 31, 2030. The contract also includes FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, potentially extending performance through June 30, 2031.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.
Justification
This is a sole-source acquisition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Market research, including an RFI, indicated that TJC is the only known vendor possessing the unique capabilities, specialized electronic tools, and capacity required to meet the full scope of DHA's needs without increasing costs by splitting the requirement. This is a follow-on contract.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Mary Anne Young (Contractor) - mary.a.young138.ctr@health.mil
- Secondary Point of Contact: Vicki L. Whiteman - vicki.l.whiteman.civ@health.mil, 703-784-6634