U--Nurseweek Subscription

The VA VISN 22 Network Logistic Office plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Gannett Health Care Group to provide a comprehensive Continuing Education (CE) Direct Renewal Service under FAR Part 13 and authority FAR 6.302-1. This service, branded as the Corporate Ed/Continuing Education Benefits Program, offers extensive online access to CE courses, podcast audio courses compatible with iPod and MP3 players, magazines, CE self-study articles, unlimited CE contact hours, and over 900 review hours for certification exams through the Pearl Review program. Additionally, the package includes a web-based tracking system, promotional campaigns, occasional advertising, and email newsletters to support the ongoing education needs of VA staff. The materials will be delivered FOB destination to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. This contract is uniquely justified as Gannett Health Care Group is identified as the sole provider capable of fulfilling VA Long Beach Healthcare System's specific requirements. Interested parties are invited to submit written requests indicating their interest and capability, providing complete contact details by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. on May 7, 2010. The designated point of contact for this procurement at the Network 22 Logistics Office is Edna Sanchez. The effort is aligned with NAICS code 611710 and is structured to streamline continuing education services for VA nursing personnel through a subscription titled "U--Nurseweek Subscription."