U006--Competency Programs for Nurses in ECG and Strokes

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded a sole-source contract to Apex Innovations LLC for the delivery of online competency programs aimed at nurses, focusing on ECG and stroke-related clinical education, including modules on Stroke, Heart Failure, Sepsis, and an ECG Competency Series. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25026Q0008 and award number 36C25026C0004, was awarded on November 6, 2025, with a total value of $53,871.00. The performance period spans from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, during which Apex Innovations is responsible for providing comprehensive, knowledge-based digital training accessible online to support nurse competency development within the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities. The place of performance is primarily listed as Dayton, Ohio, with contracting activities managed by Network Contracting Office 10 in Independence, Ohio. This acquisition was conducted under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for a sole-source negotiation due to exclusive licensing and specialized content provision, negating traditional competitive processes and evaluation factors. As such, no competitive evaluation criteria, sub-factors, or adjectival ratings were utilized. Deliverables consist entirely of digital educational services with no physical goods involved, and therefore packaging, marking, and shipping terms do not apply. Contract administration is handled by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 10, with key contacts including the Contract Specialist Courtney Seevers and the Contracting Officer Tiera Sims. The contract requires strict adherence to the terms and schedules defined in the agreement to ensure the educational programs meet the necessary standards for enhancing nursing competencies related to ECG interpretation and stroke care across VA medical centers.