Intent to Sole Source - Press-Ganey Nursing Excellence Survey
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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 National Institute of Health, Office of Logistics and Acquisitions (NIH-OLAO) intends to negotiate on a sole-source basis with Press Ganey Associates, Inc. for a Nursing Excellence Survey. This acquisition is crucial for the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department to maintain its "Magnet® with Distinction" designation, requiring an ANCC-approved survey. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by February 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Background
The NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department requires a 31-item Nursing Excellence Survey that is approved by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and mapped to the seven required Magnet categories. This survey must allow for the suppression of demographic questions to align with federal guidelines while maintaining data validity. The statutory authority for this sole-source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 1901 (a) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1, citing only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The "Sole Source Justification" document highlights Press-Ganey's unique qualifications, competitive pricing, and ability to meet ANCC requirements and federal guidelines.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for annual and pulse surveys of eligible nurses at the NIH Clinical Center. The web-based survey will cover topics including subject demographics, adequacy of resources and staffing, autonomy, quality nursing care, interprofessional relationships, leadership, professional development, and RN to RN teamwork. Survey results, nationally benchmarked and visually graphed per ANCC requirements, are expected within 2-3 weeks after closing.
Key Requirements
- ANCC Compliance: Vendor must be compliant with the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®.
- Data & Reporting: Surveys must align with ANCC program requirements, provide nationally benchmarkable data, and deliver data in various formats meeting ANCC Magnet® specifications.
- Confidentiality & Security: Respondent identity must remain confidential, and the contractor must adhere to strict federal information security and privacy laws and policies.
- Support: Contractor must provide advisory support, education, training, and a support desk.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Period of Performance: Base Period: January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with four (4) one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2030.
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD, United States.
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published: February 25, 2026.
Action Items
This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources that believe they can provide the required service may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. The subject line must reference NOI-CC-26-003565.