SAM #36C24E26Q0117

VA Sole Source Intent: CITI Program Enterprise Subscription for Research Compliance Training

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) RPO East's intent to award a sole source contract for a five-year enterprise subscription to the CITI Program, a research compliance training platform provided by Biomedical Research Alliance of New York, LLC. - Sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to Biomedical Research Alliance of New York, LLC (CITI Program) - Five-year enterprise-wide subscription for research compliance training across all VA sites (currently 168) - 24/7 online access for approximately 16,900 VA-affiliated learners - Access to core and additional research courses, custom course support, admin access, technical support, reporting, and transition services - Ensures compliance with VA and federal research training requirements (e.g., human subjects protection, biosafety) - Other vendors may submit capability statements if they can provide equivalent services; requirements detailed in attached draft PWS - No specific part numbers; main product is the CITI Program Enterprise Subscription - Services include custom course development, technical support, reporting, and transition services - Contracting officer: Renee Kale; solicitation number: 36C24E26Q0117; response deadline: September 15, 2026 - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid seven figures over five years

Technical and Service Requirements: - Continuous access and support, including transition from prior agreements with no service gaps - Monthly and biannual performance reviews - Custom course creation/revision upon task order - Timely technical support (resolution within 14 days) - Usage and completion reporting, integration with VA platforms - Transition services to ensure uninterrupted access

Commercial Opportunity: - Sole source unless other vendors can demonstrate equivalent capability - Opportunity for providers of research compliance training platforms to submit capability statements

Description

IAW FAR 5.101 this notice is to advise the public that The Department of Veterans Affairs RPO-E R&D, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price Contract IAW RFO 6.103-1 and 12.201-1 to the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York, LLC for CITI Program Enterprise Subscription for a total of five years. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS. Responsible sources may identify their interest by submitting capability information that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide the equipment described in the draft PWS (attached). Capability information is required by 10:00am (EST) September 15, 2026 to establish the ability of the source to meet this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon 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. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. All inquiries and submittals must be sent via email to Renee Kale, Contracting Officer renee.kale@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted and there is no question-and-answer period for this notice.

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