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U008--Intent to Source | Provider Education Services
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Cooper Thomas, LLC for provider education services focused on clinical documentation improvement, coding accuracy, regulatory compliance, and electronic health record workflow optimization. The services include structured, specialty-specific training led by physicians, both virtually and optionally in person, as well as the development of customized training materials and ongoing coordination with clinical and compliance teams. This decision is based on the contractor's proven experience and existing relationship with the VA, demonstrated by prior engagements supporting clinical documentation review and provider education under other VA contracts and task orders. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to the unique qualifications of Cooper Thomas, LLC to meet the agency's urgent operational needs with specialized, customized educational programs closely aligned with VA standards and workflows. Although this is a notice of intent to sole source rather than a solicitation, other interested parties may submit capability statements by May 27, 2026. However, the government considers Cooper Thomas the most efficient and lowest-risk option due to their established past performance, familiarity with VA electronic health record requirements, and specialized physician-led training capacity. The contracting officer overseeing this requirement is Lakiesha Anderson.
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$30,000NAICS
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Notice Type:
Special Notice Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Solicitation Number:
36C24826Q0693
Posted Date:
5/12/2026
Response Date:
5/27/2026
Classification Code:
PSC U008 Education/Training: Training/Curriculum Development
NAICS Code: 611430 Professional and Management Development Training
Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS), intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order to:
Cooper Thomas, LLC 634 Alpha Drive, Suite 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15238 UEI: H5SKYKTMDMS6
for Provider Education Services supporting clinical documentation improvement, provider education, and specialty-focused physician-led training.
This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source, as only one source is reasonably available to satisfy the agency s requirements within the required timeframe.
Requirement Description
BPVAHCS requires ongoing provider education services to improve clinical documentation accuracy, coding integrity, regulatory compliance, and EHR workflow optimization. Services include:
Structured provider education and training; Specialty-specific documentation instruction; Customized training content based on audit findings and regulatory changes; Virtual and in-person physician-led educational sessions; Coordination with clinical leadership, informatics, and compliance personnel; and Development of training aids, examples, and provider support materials.
The requirement includes both:
Virtual one-hour provider education sessions; and Optional in-person physician-led training sessions.
Market research conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10 determined that Cooper Thomas, LLC possesses demonstrated experience and established past performance providing clinical documentation improvement, coding, audit, and provider education services throughout the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Research identified:
Prior Bay Pines requirements for clinical documentation review and provider support; Existing VA-wide utilization of Cooper Thomas under BPA 36C10G21A0003; Recent task orders supporting medical coding, audit, and training services across multiple VISNs; and Continued agency reliance on Cooper Thomas for documentation-related healthcare education services.
The Government determined that award to Cooper Thomas, LLC represents the most efficient and lowest-risk procurement approach due to:
Existing VA experience with the contractor; Specialized physician-led documentation training capability; Ability to customize training to VA workflows and specialty needs; Operational urgency associated with provider documentation compliance; and The contractor s demonstrated familiarity with VA EHR documentation requirements.
Competition
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by submitting capability statements.
Responses shall include:
Company name and UEI; Relevant past performance; Capability to provide physician-led provider education services; Experience supporting VA or comparable healthcare systems; and Ability to meet the required performance timeline.
Responses must be received no later than 5/27/2026, 12:00PM EST
Responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Lakeisha Anderson Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Email: Lakiesha.anderson@va.gov
Disclaimer
This notice is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.