69--Commercial Service, Central Venous Catheter Placement (CVCP), Train the Trainers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The MODIFICATION posted on 09JUL13 at 12:05 EST is for the purpose of posting the Solicitation Section J, Attachment 1, CVCP POC's. The MODIFICATION posted on 11JUL13 at 17:00 EST is for the purpose of updating the extended description details with the SOW, it adds syncronization to the delivery schedule in regards to the SOW and it applies Section J, Attachment 2 and 3, CDRLs format. Special NOTE: The Amendment also applies an extension to this suspense. Please refer to the attached Request for Proposal (RFP), Standard Form (SF) 1449 #W900KK-13-R-0044, for the Statement of Work (SOW), evaluation criteria, list of contract line item number(s), NAICS code and small business size standard, delivery, and other details. This procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside. Your signed (block 30a, 30b and 30c) quote is due by 11 a.m. EST on Monday, July 15, 2013. Please send your proposal via email to our Contract Specialist, Mr. David Light, at contact@example.gov. Please refer in the subject line of your email the solicitation number, W900KK-13-R-0044, and your firm name. Only attachments in Microsoft Office 2003 or pdf files are acceptable. Late submissions will not be accepted. ACQUISITION APPROACH: As a result of recent market research the Government intends to award this requirment to a small businesses. This future contract will be competitively based on a best value continuum In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Subparts 13.5 and 15.1. The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) the Assistant Program Manager for Medical Simulations (APM MEDSIM) and the Veterans Health Administration Team, has an initial requirement to procure a commercial service of 63 Central Line Placement Train the Trainers for the Simulation Learning, Education and Research Network (SimLEARN) Program. The NAICS Code is 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services. It is anticipated that the contract type will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Critical requirements: Central Venous Catheter, Placement Training. The Contractor shall deliver simulation-based (SB) CVCP Training to personnel at VHA Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) locations. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training to Mastery with demonstrated effectiveness, supported by previously published peer reviewed documentation of statistically significant clinical outcome improvement including reduction of CLABSIs, reduction in complications, and improved success rates. Courses of Instruction. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that includes three courses of instruction: Initial Qualification Training. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training Courseware that provides Initial Qualification to providers who require initial training, competency assessment, and certification in Central Line Placement. Refresher Training. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training courseware that provides refresher training, competency assessment, and certification to providers who have previously been trained and certified in Central Line Placement. Train the Trainer. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training and courseware that teaches providers and qualifies them to instruct other providers in Central Line Placement for Initial Qualification and Refresher Training. Initial Review at SimLEARN. The Contractor shall deliver all three courses of instruction to the SimLEARN Program Office for initial Government review and approval before delivering the instruction to other VHA locations Simulators. The Government will provide as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Central Line Placement Trainers, Simulab CentraLineMan (Simulab Part No. CLM-40) simulators, catheters, and guide wires. Ultrasound Guided Insertion. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that teaches ultrasound guided catheter insertion techniques using Government Furnished ultrasound machines (GE LOGIQ e BT12). Internal Jugular Vein Placement. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that teaches ultrasound guided Internal Jugular Vein Catheter placement. Subclavian Placement. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that teaches Subclavian Catheter placement. Aseptic Technique. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that includes the practice of Aseptic Technique in Central Line Placement. Central Line Bundle. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that teaches the implementation of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Central Line Bundle. Time Out Procedures. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training that teaches the implementation of Time Out Procedures in Central Line Placement. Training Effectiveness. The Contractor shall deliver SB CVCP Training to Mastery with demonstrated effectiveness, supported by previously published peer reviewed documentation of statistically significant clinical outcome improvement including reduction of CLABSIs, reduction in complications, and improved success rates. Software Licenses. The Contractor shall deliver CVCP Training software licenses that allow VHA providers to access the training and training materials through the VA Training Management System (TMS) or any future VA replacement training documentation system. Training Materials. The Contractor shall deliver with the CVCP Training system any instructional materials, curriculum, and courseware associated with the training. Training Materials for Train the Trainer. The Contractor shall deliver hard copy and electronic copy of courseware training materials used for Train the Trainer instruction. Training Materials for Initial Qualification Training and Refresher Training. The Contractor shall deliver electronic copy of training materials used in the Initial Qualification Training and the Refresher Training. Training Materials Accessibility. The Contractor shall deliver media, electronic, and print documents that are compliant with the Commercial Off-The-Shelf (OTS) media accessibility standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Training Materials Data Rights. The Contractor shall deliver with the CVCP Training system the rights for the VHA to distribute instructional materials, curriculum, and courseware across the VHA. Metrics. The Contractor shall perform an analysis of VHA data on Central Line Placement complications and develop a methodology for the VHA to collect and analyze data to support the identification of trends in Central Line Placement complications. Certifications. The Contractor shall deliver a CVCP Training system that includes a certification program that is consistent with the VHA Employee Education System (EES) Training Management System (TMS) or any future VA replacement training documentation system for tracking of provider credentials and certifications. Accreditation. The Contactor shall deliver a CVCP Training system that supports the Accreditation for Continuing Education of VHA providers. Deliverables. The Contractor shall submit two data items for this contract, IAW DD Forms 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). TMS/Evolutionary System Implementation Report. The Contractor shall submit a TMS/Evolutionary System Implementation Report 45 days after contract award. (CDRL A001) Simulation Training Effectiveness Report. The Contractor shall submit a Simulation Training Effectiveness Report 6 months after the 50th training session, capturing the effectiveness of simulation based CVCP training. (CDRL A002) Schedule. The Contractor shall deliver all CVCP Training and complete all instruction Not Later Than (NLT) 60 days after contract award. The point of contact for this effort: Mr. David Light, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army PEO STRI Acquisition Center/KOV, 12350 Research Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826, e-mail: contact@example.gov