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Notice of Intent - Elsevier Clinical eLearning

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NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006147Federal

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The National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center intends to award a sole-source contract to W.T. Cox Information Services for enterprise licenses to Elsevier Clinical eLearning educational programs, specifically tailored to advance the professional development of Clinical Educators, nurse preceptors, and newly licensed registered nurses within the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department. The acquisition includes four core components: a curriculum for Transition to Nursing Professional Development Practice, Mosby’s Preceptor Course License, the complementary Mosby’s Preceptor Kit, and the Transition to Practice program, all designed to support onboarding, competency assessment, mentorship, clinical judgment, patient safety, and professional accountability. These resources are critical to maintaining accreditation under the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program and ensuring standardized, evidence-based education across all clinical nursing services. The contract will provide enterprise-wide online access to the curricula, with periodic content updates and technical support from Elsevier, covering all Clinical Center nursing personnel. The estimated cost is $23,321.00 for a base period running from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with potential option periods to be negotiated. This procurement is justified under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only this vendor can fulfill the agency’s specific requirements due to the proprietary nature and integration of Elsevier’s clinical education programs. While this is a Notice of Intent and not a request for proposals, responsible sources may submit capability statements by August 8, 2026, to be considered before the government makes its final determination on non-competition.

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NIH awards W.T. Cox sole-source contract for Elsevier clinical education licenses to support nursing professional development.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of HealthView Agency

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513210 - Software PublishersView NAICS

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Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health
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OfficeBethesda, MD, 20892, US
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This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal.  The National Institute of Health, Clinical Center (NIH-CC) intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competition basis with the following vendor: W.T. Cox Information Services.


Description:


The purpose of this procurement is to acquire enterprise licenses for Elsevier Clinical eLearning educational programs supporting Clinical Educator development, nurse preceptor preparation, and transition-to-practice education within the NIH Clinical Center Nursing Department.


The acquisition includes:


  • Transition to Nursing Professional Development Practice — Online curriculum supporting the onboarding and professional development of Clinical Educators through instruction in adult learning principles, curriculum development, competency assessment, educational evaluation, and nursing professional development practice.
  • Mosby's Preceptor Course License — Evidence-based online curriculum that prepares nurse preceptors to effectively orient, coach, mentor, and evaluate newly hired nurses and nursing students.
  • Mosby's Preceptor Kit — Supplemental educational resources and reference materials that reinforce standardized preceptor practices and support consistent learner experiences across clinical settings.
  • Transition to Practice — Online curriculum supporting newly licensed registered nurses enrolled in the NIH Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program (CRNRP). The program reinforces professional role transition, clinical judgment, patient safety, communication, prioritization, resilience, evidence-based practice, and professional accountability while supporting the program's continued accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program.

The subscription provides enterprise access to online educational content, periodic evidence-based content updates, and technical support provided by Elsevier. These resources will be utilized by Clinical Educators, nurse preceptors, nursing leadership, and CRNRP participants across all Clinical Center nursing services.


The estimated cost of this acquisition is $23,321.00. The anticipated Period of Performance is September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027 (base year), with any option periods as negotiated under the resulting contract.


The statutory authority for this sole source requirement is 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supply of service will satisfy agency requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.  All responsible sources that could provide the required may submit a capability statement that will be considered by email (subject line to reference NOI-CC-OLAO-26-006147) by 12:00 PM eastern standard time on 08/8/2026 to: valerie.gregorio@nih.gov.


All responses received by the closing date of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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