R420--Commission on Cancer Annual Accreditation
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This contract is for Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation services for the Veterans Affairs Cancer Program (VACP) at three VA Health Care Systems in Texas. Other responsible sources may submit capability statements by February 23, 2026, to be considered.
Purpose & Scope
The VA requires national CoC Accreditation for its Cancer Programs at the VA North Texas Health Care System, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, and Amarillo VA Health Care System. Each accreditation is for a 12-month period. The American College of Surgeons is identified as the only vendor capable of providing this national accreditation, justifying the sole source intent.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
- Product Service Code (PSC): R420 (Certifications And Accreditations For Products And Institutions Other Than Educational Institutions)
- NAICS Code: 813920
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations or proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. However, responsible sources are invited to submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. These submissions will be used to determine if a comparable and more advantageous source is available to the government. If no affirmative written response is received within 7 days from the publication date (February 17, 2026), a contract will be issued directly to the American College of Surgeons without further notice.
Authority & Set-Aside
The anticipated statutory authority for this other than full and open competition procurement is 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." There is no set-aside for this sole source action.
Contact Information
For inquiries or to submit a capability statement, contact:
- Gillian M. Hooge, Contract Specialist
- Email: gillian.hooge@va.gov
- Phone: (210) 364-3724