Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Education/Training- Tuition/Registration/Membership Fees
Deadline: 12 May 2026
Posting Date: 30 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140407956
Document Ref. No.: 36C25526AP1764
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
Unusual and Compelling Urgency (FAR 6.302-2)
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA) for specialized certifications in revenue cycle, accounting and finance, business intelligence, managed care, and physician practice management, which follows all federal accounting Rules and Regulations under FAR 6.302-2, Unusual and Compelling Urgency. Due to unforeseen circumstances affecting patient care, immediate procurement is required to avoid unacceptable delay and risk to patient care/facility operations. The full justification will be below in accordance with FAR 6.305.
Background/Description:
The Department of Veterans Affairs - KANSAS CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER located at 4801 Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 64128-2226 requires specialized certifications in revenue cycle, accounting and finance, business intelligence, managed care, and physician practice management, which follows all federal accounting Rules and Regulations to ensure that the HIMS service line does not get impacted and patient care can continue without stoppage. Due to unforeseen circumstances, normal competition processes cannot be followed without unacceptable delays and potential risk to patient care and facility operations.
Sole Source Rationale:
HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA) is the only known source that can provide the certifications within the required time frame.
Impact of Delay:
If not acquired immediately, essential services will be disrupted. Delay caused by the competitive process would directly impede the VA s ability to fulfill mission and meet patient needs.
Market Research:
Efforts were made to find alternative vendors, but the specific certifications required could only be found with HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA).
Posting Statement:
The justification will be posted pu...
Notice ID: 36c25526ap1764
Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of
Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of
Office: 255-network contract office 15 (36c255)
Product Service Code: u005 - education/training- tuition/registration/membership fees
NAICS Code: 813920 - Professional Organizations
Inactive Dates: may 26, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
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