Q--Medical Records Data Abstraction

The Department of Veterans Affairs Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) plans to enter into a sole source contract with The Carolina Centers for Medical Excellence to provide research and surveillance services focused on data abstraction from patient medical records. These services must be conducted by a state-designated Quality Improvement Organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The contract will be awarded without competition, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302, based on the unique qualifications of the chosen organization. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, the VA invites interested parties to express their interest and demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements by February 3, 2006. However, the government retains full discretion to proceed with the sole source award, regardless of any responses received. The primary purpose of soliciting information at this stage is to help determine whether a competitive procurement should be considered. The contract relates specifically to medical records data abstraction and is identified by solicitation number VA-SNOTE-060130-002.