Enhancing Blueprint Transformation Network Capacity: Workforce Support and System Development through Clinical Knowl...

Vermont’s Department of Vermont Health Access is seeking a contractor to support the Rural Health Transformation grant through Clinical Knowledge Translation services, aiming to strengthen the Blueprint for Health’s workforce development and system improvement goals. The contract, issued under solicitation number 03410-225-26 and valued at a maximum of $400,000, is fully funded by federal sources through CMS/HHS and subject to federal compliance requirements including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment. The scope of work focuses on advancing evidence-based clinical guidelines, developing Vermont-specific care pathways, supporting Clinical Champions, and enabling shared learning in primary care delivery for chronic conditions. The contract requires the vendor to deliver tangible outputs such as reports, manuals, and tools that align with state and national standards, with performance evaluated under a trade-off selection process that prioritizes technical merit and qualifications equally at 30 points each, followed by cost at 20 points and overall deliverable capability at 20 points. The period of performance is expected to begin in August 2026 and conclude in September 2027 with a 14-month base term, and while no optional periods are priced, the contract explicitly encourages participation by resident, small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a technical response, price schedule, certificate of compliance, and an AI usage disclosure form, with all submissions required to be made electronically via email to the designated address prior to the June 22, 2026 deadline. Compliance with state and federal regulations is mandatory, including indemnification for data breaches, adherence to privacy rules under AHS Rule No. 08-048, and reporting obligations triggered by affirmative responses on climate change, worker classification, Ukrainian solidarity, and lobbying activities. Invoices must be submitted electronically to a specified address and are payable within 30 days of receipt of an error-free submission. All intangible assets developed under the contract vest solely with the State of Vermont, and the contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with domestic procurement preferences and affirmative action goals for disadvantaged businesses. No individual contracting officer or technical representative is named, and while the contract includes standard clause-like provisions for approvals, amendments, termination, and attachments, it does not adopt formal FAR numbering, instead relying on state-specific contractual language and referenced attachments including the Statement of Work, Payment Provisions, and Federal Terms Supplement.