# RNTTP Program

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c26324d0037

- Solicitation number: 36C26324D0037
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as special notice)
- Status: Awarded to Cox Subscriptions, Inc. for $580,193.00
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)
- NAICS: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
- Product or service code: U008 Training/Curriculum Development
- County: Hennepin County (FIPS 27053). https://abierto.us/counties/hennepin-county-mn-27053
- City: Minneapolis. https://abierto.us/cities/minneapolis-mn-2743000
- First posted: January 12, 2024
- Last posted: February 1, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c1f539081cf3479f935ebd50a9eca5c6/view

## Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Elsevier Inc. with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because they are the only vendor that offers a twelve month e-learning platform for RN transition to practice program which integrates into existing VA educational programs already purchased.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611430 and the service code is U008. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Elsevier Inc. is the only company that provides their proprietary services.

However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Cameron.rick@va.gov@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Cox Subscriptions, Inc. (UEI MC59TD7UK9G8)
- Contract: 36C26324D0037
- Obligated: $0.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 36C26324D0037 equals the contract number; same awarding office 36C263 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_IDV_36C26324D0037_3600/


## Publications

- January 12, 2024: Special notice, due January 23, 2024 at 12:59 AM EST. Notice 1d157c9554b641eeaa31a77f956d629c. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1d157c9554b641eeaa31a77f956d629c/view
- February 1, 2024: Award notice. Notice c1f539081cf3479f935ebd50a9eca5c6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c1f539081cf3479f935ebd50a9eca5c6/view

## Points of contact

- Cameron Rick, cameron.rick@gmail.com, 6512933036

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