Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth (NMCP) Pathway to Excellence Program Designation

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER - PORTSMOUTH (NMCP) PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE PROGRAM DESIGNATION (BRAND-NAME ONLY)

AMENDMENT 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Extend the RFQ Response time to 2:00 p.m. ET. The date response due date remains 27 July 2026.

2) Update Exhibit 4-Addendum to 52.212-2-Evaluation Criteria All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity-Healthcare Division-Southeast (DHACA-HCD-SE) is seeking firms capable of providing organizational credentials that recognize healthcare facilities for creating positive work environments where nurses can flourish equal to that provided by the “American Nurses Credentialing Center, Pathway to Excellence Program” on behalf of the NMCP.

The Government anticipates a single purchase order with a period of performance of one (1) twelve-month base period, plus three (3) twelve-month option periods to maintain credentials. Upon review of industry response to this SSN, the Government will determine whether this requirement can be competed, set-aside for small business, or will need to be procured via a sole source action. Please reference the attached RFQ, Attachments, and Exhibits for details.