R420--Annual Accreditation Fees
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) is issuing a Presolicitation for annual accreditation services from the American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer (CoC) for the VA Portland Healthcare System. This is a sole source requirement to maintain continued accreditation and approved cancer program status. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the maintenance of continued annual accreditation and approved cancer program status by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), including required site visits from the American College of Surgeons. Site visits are conducted every three years to review patient records and ensure compliance with CoC guidelines. The CoC accreditation demonstrates commitment to quality, focuses on optimal treatment and outcomes, requires participation in the National Cancer Database (NCDB), and highlights the dedication of resources to quality treatment and supportive care services for cancer patients. The American College of Surgeons is identified as the sole source provider for this accreditation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: R420 (Certifications And Accreditations For Products And Institutions Other Than Educational Institutions)
- Period of Performance: Date of Award - May 31, 2031
- Place of Performance: VA Portland Healthcare System
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 9, 2026, 11:10 PM UTC
Deliverables
- Contract Management Plan
- Monthly Status Report
- Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer
Special Requirements
Site visits will involve the review of patient information. The contractor must comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including safeguarding records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Freedom of Information Act. Prior approval from the Contracting Officer is required for any sub-contractual relationships involving disclosure of contract-related information. No security requirements or C&A requirements apply to this effort.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jeffrey E Kelley, jeffrey.kelley1@va.gov