R--Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Psychology Training Accreditation

Psychology Training Accreditation Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Psychology Training Accreditation The Department of Veteran Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) intends to make a sole source award to The American Psychological Association (APA), Commission on Accreditation for Psychology Training Accreditation currently in use within The Department of Veteran Affairs in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. It has been determined that APA is the only accrediting body that accredits all psychology internship and residency program accreditation services in the United States. In order for the VA to receive or maintain accredited academic psychology training programs within Veteran Health Administration (VHA) facilities, the period of performance will be for one base period plus four optional years. The NAICS code for this action is 813920, Professional Organizations. This notice of intent is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. This is a notice of intent to issue a solicitation on a sole source basis. Any other firms desiring consideration must fully identify their interest and capability to provide this service, by submitting a response by 2/16/2016 12:00PM EST. A determination by the government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The projected award date is on or about June 15, 2016.