NAHQ Membership and Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA St. Louis Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) Professional Membership and Training. This is for designated VA staff and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for organizational membership and access to NAHQ training resources. Key deliverables include:
- Organizational Membership Activation: Provide access to NAHQ's online learning management system (LMS) with login credentials and instructions for designated participants.
- Educational Content Delivery: Enable access to NAHQ domain collections, HQ principles, ethics in quality and safety, and other licensed content, including continuing education credits (CPHQ CE, CNE, ACHE).
- Certification Preparation Resources: Make available discounted CPHQ certification preparation materials and courses.
- Reporting and Support: Provide periodic usage and participation reports and offer technical support for access and content navigation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Performance Period: 30 calendar days or less from date of award.
- Set-Aside: None specified ('N' in the notice).
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, by 10:00 am CST.
- Published: March 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Responses must be submitted in writing and include:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Phone/Fax/Email.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UIE) number.
- A capability statement addressing qualifications and ability to perform the work. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Additional Notes
The specific requirements are detailed in an attached "Statement of Work." The Contracting Office is Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The primary point of contact is Denise Maynard, Contracting Officer, at denise.maynard@va.gov.