Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 8 Network Contracting Office intends to award a sole‑source contract to CARF International for a one‑year service agreement to achieve and maintain Rehabilitation Program accreditation at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital and associated locations. The effort includes three complete accreditation surveys (Spinal Cord Injury, Behavioral Health, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation), on‑site surveys, post‑survey reporting, and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with CARF standards. The solicitation is a market‑research notice aimed at identifying qualified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses, Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, and other small businesses capable of providing these services. No funds have been appropriated; responses are for information only.
• Sole‑source intent; CARF International is the only source.
• Scope: Conduct three accreditation surveys, on‑site assessments, reporting, and annual compliance monitoring.
• Location: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL, and other VA‑controlled sites.
• Period of performance: 1 year base period.
• Target respondents: SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, and other small businesses.
• Submission deadline: 11:00 am EST, 28 Sep 2026; notification of interest required within 2 calendar days of posting.