U001--SPS Education and Training Modules
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 Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for a comprehensive education and training program for Sterile Processing personnel. This program, utilizing the MySPD Education and Training platform powered by Incision, aims to enhance staff competency, regulatory readiness, and adherence to industry standards at VA South Texas (VASTHCS) facilities, including the West Texas VA Health Care System in Big Spring, TX. Responses are due June 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a robust training program including:
- Core SPD Training: 22 multimedia e-learning courses covering 7 major themes for foundational education.
- Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing E-Learning: 8 specialized courses with practical, step-by-step guidance.
- Specialty Instruments Reprocessing Training: 7 specialized courses focusing on complex surgical instrument reprocessing.
- SOP Development & Maintenance: Approximately 109 AAMI-compliant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering sterilization, flexible endoscopy, decontamination, and assembly, with quarterly reviews.
- Competency Tracking: Utilization of Incision software for real-time tracking of individual and team progress.
- Implementation & Support: Includes an Implementation Boot Camp, monthly pulse checks, quarterly CEU-approved in-services (3 per quarter), and virtual certification courses (up to three seats per quarter).
- Optional Add-Ons: Annual onsite education audits, onsite training/consulting, and onsite competency validations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years.
- Place of Performance: West Texas VA Health Care System, Big Spring, TX.
- Set-Aside: None specified (information gathered may determine future set-asides).
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CT.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for informational and planning purposes to determine potential set-asides and the overall capability of industry vendors to meet the requirement.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to form a binding contract. Respondents are responsible for all associated expenses. Submissions should include business details, SAM registration status, NAICS code, business size, and type, sent via email to Rafael.Rodriguez2@va.gov with the subject "36C25726Q0670, Sources Sought Notice".