Intent to Sole Source - 2026 American Hospital Association Membership Fees

The National Institute of Health intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the American Hospital Association for the payment of annual membership dues. The American Hospital Association is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patient communities. The membership provides critical information, insights, and inside perspectives to the ever-changing challenges facing the hospital field. The NIH Clinical Center benefits from the resources provided by the AHA, including education for health care leaders and information on health care issues and trends. * The contract is for the payment of annual membership dues, estimated to cost $30,504. * The American Hospital Association is the only organization that provides the required service. * The NIH Clinical Center needs to maintain membership in the American Hospital Association to benefit from its resources. * The contract is expected to be awarded on a sole source basis, with the American Hospital Association being the only vendor that provides the required service.