U001--Notice of Intent to Sole Source ASHP Pharmacy Residency Accreditation Services VISN 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 4, issued this special notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This requirement provides accreditation services for pharmacy residency programs within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4. In accordance with VHA Handbook 1108.09(2), ASHP is the only accrediting body for pharmacy residency programs in the United States, and all VA pharmacy residency programs must maintain this specific accreditation.

The agency intends to award an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year performance period, featuring an expected effective date in January 2023. Under this agreement, ASHP will perform site visits and provide accreditation for an indefinite quantity of pharmacy residents. The contract falls under NAICS code 813920 for Professional Organizations and PSC U001 for Education/Training- Lectures.

The solicitation is identified as 36C24423Q0230 and was published on December 15, 2022. Shea Matthews serves as the point of contact for this notice, which includes one attachment titled 36C24423Q0230.docx. Because ASHP is the sole provider of these mandated services, no other sources can be utilized to meet the agency's requirement.