Discharge Care Plan Software

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey, is seeking a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for the Discharge Care Plan Software to support discharge processes at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. The contract has a twelve-month base period beginning August 1, 2026, and includes four optional twelve-month extension periods, with a maximum total duration of sixty months, bringing the potential end date to July 31, 2031. The solution involves the procurement of a subscription-based, patient-centered discharge care planning platform, specifically the Engineered Care Patient Care Plan, which must integrate seamlessly with the VistA electronic health record system to generate individualized, booklet-style discharge instructions containing medication lists, follow-up appointments, dietary and activity guidelines, and My HealtheVet access information. The system must also provide administrative controls for user management and reporting tools to track quality metrics and reduce readmissions. Total contract value is estimated at $34 million, though specific unit prices are not detailed in the pricing schedule, and the amount is derived from the official award estimate in Block 26 of the SF-1449 form. Performance is governed by strict requirements for Section 508 accessibility compliance, ensuring all digital content meets 36 CFR Part 1194 standards, with the contractor responsible for correcting any deficiencies at their own expense. Security requirements mandate adherence to safeguarding standards for Federal Contract Information under FAR 52.204-21, including access controls, authentication, media sanitization, and real-time threat detection. A liquidated damages clause (852.211-76) imposes financial liability for data breaches involving sensitive personal information, requiring immediate notification to the contracting officer. Invoicing must be submitted electronically per VAAR 852.232-72, and payments will be processed via Electronic Funds Transfer to the designated VA remittance address in Austin, Texas. The contracting officer, Matthew Newell, and contracting specialist, Dominic Tanglao, serve as primary points of contact, with no designated COR identified. Evaluation of proposals will prioritize Technical Capability and Past Performance collectively over Price, indicating a best-value trade-off approach rather than LPTA. Offerors must comply with VA-specific clauses regarding subcontracting limitations, small business set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned firms, and information technology accessibility, and must hold a valid Unique Entity ID. No physical