SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Essentials of Critical-Care Orientation(ECCO System)
- Notice Date
- 3/22/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network 22 Logistics Office;5901 E. 7th Street;Long Beach CA 90822
- ZIP Code
- 90822
- Solicitation Number
- VA-600-07-RP-0063LG
- Response Due
- 4/6/2007
- Archive Date
- 4/26/2007
- Description
- VA VISN 22 Network Business Center intends to negotiate a commercial (FAR Part 12) sole source contract with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 101 Columbia Ave., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-15 addendum. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition is being prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement is to obtain Essentials of Critical-Care Orientation (ECCO) System, to include access for approximately 94 users. The ECCO System is computer-based, accredited educational course materials and course completion e-learning environment designed specifically for critical care nurses. The unique characteristics of the ECCO System includes: endorsement by the national nursing organization which establishes standards for orientation and education of critical care nurses; web-based instruction for use by individual facilities at any time; allows nurses in remote facilities to participate in a standardized course without travel to lager facilities; self-paced instruction tailored to learner's needs; cut in instructor time; experts provide continual course content update monthly and annually; can be used as a refresher course for current critical care staff; and program based on AACN's Core Curriculum for critical care nursing practice. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed price contract for one base year with four one year options, to qualifying subscribers employed by the following facilities: (a) Greater Los Angeles VA Regional Health Care System, Los Angeles CA; (b) Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda, CA; (c) Southern Nevada VA Health Care System, Las Vegas, NV; (d) Long Beach VA Health Care System; and (e) San Diego VA Health Care System. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), April 06, 2007, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted in writing by mail, or by facsimile at (562) 961-1351.
- Place of Performance
- Address: VISN 22-Wide, Southern CA & Southern NV
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Country: United States
- Zip Code: Multiple
- Record
- SN01256910-W 20070324/070322220648 (fbodaily.com)
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