Notice of Intent to Sole Source - AMA Physician Profile Subscription

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole source award with the American Medical Association (AMA) for credentialing services. The AMA Physician Profile offers a unique opportunity for VA facilities to request one report which is recognized by The Joint Commission as primary source verification for education, training, certification, licensure, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) credentials as well as disciplinary flags for physicians. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 813920 –Professional Organizations is most appropriate for this requirement. The size standard is:

$20.5 million. The Product Service Code (PSC) is U010 – Education/Training – Certifications/Accreditations for Educational Institutions. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 13.106 and 13.501. This notice of intent to sole source is to comply with the requirements of FAR 5.201(b). This is not a request for proposals. The Government is not responsible for any costs associated with responding to this notice.