U005--National Association for Quality Health Memberships
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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), specifically VISN 15, St. Louis Medical Center John Cochran Division, has awarded a sole-source contract to the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ) for organizational memberships and training resources. The award, valued at $30,000.00, was made on April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes 25 one-year memberships to NAHQ, providing VA staff with access to NAHQ's online learning platform, educational content, and certification preparation resources. This supports workforce development and compliance with national quality standards for healthcare quality professionals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Single Source Justification)
- Awardee: National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
- Value: $30,000.00
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Award Date: April 20, 2026
- Published: April 20, 2026
- Product Service Code: U005 (Tuition, Registration, And Membership Fees)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Support Services)
Justification
The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis due to NAHQ being the sole nationally recognized organization providing standardized education, competency frameworks, and certification for healthcare quality professionals. NAHQ's content, including exclusive domain collections, HQ principles, ethics in quality and safety, and preparation materials for the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) exam, is proprietary and cannot be obtained elsewhere. Market research confirmed no other vendors could offer the same comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum or access to NAHQ's certification pathways, which are essential for the VA's objectives.