Notice of Intent to Sole Source – National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Inc
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center (CC) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for competency-based online pediatric education. This acquisition aims to support safe, effective clinical care and transition to practice for staff, particularly those in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The NIH intends to award a fixed-price purchase order to the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, Inc. (NACHRI). Responses from interested parties are due June 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for specialized online pediatric education modules, specifically covering critical and acute care for children under two years of age, including cardiac arrhythmias and respiratory care. This training is mandatory for PICU staff. The NIH has determined that NACHRI is the only source capable of providing the necessary broad content coverage for this specialized training.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Product Service Code: U006 (Education/training- vocational/technical)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training)
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892, USA
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Response Information
This is a notice of intent, not a request for quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of their interest and capabilities. The Government's decision not to compete this requirement based on responses is at its sole discretion.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published Date: June 22, 2026
- Contact: Kristin Nagashima, Contract Specialist (Kristin.nagashima@nih.gov)