R420--Fort Meade VA Healthcare System CCNA Accreditation Site Visit Intent to Sole Source Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, issued this sources sought notice regarding a proposed sole source contract with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The requirement covers a site visit for CCNA accreditation at the Fort Meade VA Healthcare System. This procurement is classified under NAICS 813920 for Professional Organizations and PSC R420 for Support- Professional: Certifications and Accreditations (Other Than Educ or Info Tech C&A). The anticipated award is categorized under the SBA (SBA) set-aside designation.

The agency intends to award this contract based on the determination that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the specific requirements. While this is a notice of intent to sole source rather than a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may submit a capabilities statement to substantiate their ability to provide the required accreditation services. Submissions must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of capability and must be received by the response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 16:00 MT.

The primary point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Scott Jensen. All correspondence regarding solicitation number 36C26326Q0630 must be submitted in writing, as verbal responses and phone calls are not accepted. One attachment, a document titled 36C26326Q0630.docx, was published with the notice on April 28, 2026. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the Department of Veterans Affairs will proceed with sole source negotiations.