Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Neonatal Resuscitation Program
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to RQI Partners for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) 9th Edition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. The intent is to secure NRP curriculum, instructor training, learning management, and compliance services to support certification and recertification of healthcare personnel across the Military Health System (MHS).
Scope of Work
The required NRP subscription will support initial and ongoing recertification for healthcare personnel, including physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists, in labor and delivery, neonatal intensive care units, and newborn care settings within Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs). The solution must provide:
- Initial NRP certification training
- Ongoing NRP recertification requirements
- Evidence-based curriculum aligned with current neonatal resuscitation guidelines
- Standardized training delivery across geographically dispersed MTFs
- Centralized tracking and documentation of certification status
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (FAR Part 12, Commercial Products/Services)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Support Services) with a $15M size standard
- PSC: U099 (Other Education And Training Services)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
Additional Notes
Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. No solicitation package is available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Submissions should reference Notice of Intent number HT001126QE015.
Points of Contact: Cindy V. Nguyen (Cindy.v.nguyen2.ctr@health.mil) or Linda M. Walker (Linda.m.walker38.civ@health.mil).