U008--Certificate Program for Military Environmental Exposures
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) for the Military Environmental Exposure Certificate Program. This program aims to maintain and enhance medical education for healthcare professionals on environmental exposures. The VA is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from other capable vendors by June 02, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (SOL: 36C24226Q0641) to the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, INC. (ACPM). Market research indicated ACPM is the only capable vendor to maintain and operate the existing Military Environmental Exposure Certificate Program, which is essential for fulfilling PACT Act mandates. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Maintaining and enhancing a web-based educational portal for the certificate program.
- Updating training modules and validating Level 1 and Level 2 certificate completions.
- Awarding official certificates recognized by a national medical professional organization.
- Performing psychometric analysis and maintaining a validated data tracking system.
- Delivering weekly and biannual performance reports, including data trends and psychometric testing.
- Developing and implementing four hours of programming at the medical organization's Annual Conference on military exposure medicine topics.
- Conducting targeted outreach and advertising to increase program completion, including a structured outreach plan and quarterly social media promotions.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include:
- Portal operational 24/7 with no more than five failed registrations per annum.
- Prompt and correct implementation of changes within 30 days of notification.
- Certificate validation within 5 business days of submission.
- Reliable and accurate weekly/biannual reporting with zero deviation.
- Annual updates and relaunch of assessment exams with zero deviation.
- Consistent delivery of conference programming and quarterly advertising promotions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price contract anticipated)
- Product Service Code: U008 (Training/Curriculum Development)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 09/19/2026 – 09/18/2027, with three provisional option years (total potential 09/19/2026 – 09/18/2030).
- Expressions of Interest Due: June 02, 2026, at 15:00 EST.
- Published: May 26, 2026.
- Contact: Mariangie Rivera, Contracting Officer, Mariangie.Rivera@va.gov, 518-626-6246.
Special Requirements
The contractor must be a medical professional organization. The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) has been identified as uniquely capable. The contractor will require access to VA Information and VA Information Systems, but C&A requirements and Security Accreditation Package are not required. Government-furnished information will be provided.