R425--Integrated Health Standards & Interoperability Support Services (IHS&ISS)

Integrated Health Standards/Interoperability Support Services (IHS/ISS) 36C77621Q0007 I. Introduction: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes this request is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to announcement. NAICS 541611 (size standard: $16.5 million) applies. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement for commercial off the shelf (COTS) Integrated Health Standards/Interoperability Support Services. At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. II. Requirements: Please see attached DRAFT PWS. III. Submittal Information: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 20 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, Dunn & Bradstreet number, GSA contract number (if applicable), point-of-contact name, phone number, and e-mail address. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements. Past Experience Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. The name, address, and dollar value of each project The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material The name, telephone and address of the owner of each project A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement., including difficulties and successes Your company s role and services provided for each project B. Capabilities / Qualifications: Capability/Qualifications A written response (no more than 20 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work. Specifically, to advance the clinical decision support agenda; improve availability and accuracy of patient data; secure patient health information and safeguard privacy; and support improvement in interoperability, clinical knowledge, and workflow. The below information and responses questions shall also be included in your Capability Statement. Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to. Federal Supply Schedule - If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS applicable to this requirement. Sub-Contracting Limitations Please provide clarification that you can maintain compliance with sub-contracting limitations in accordance with the latest FAR and VAAR clauses. Draft PWS Comments: The Government is seeking input and comments on the attached Draft PWS document. Please identify any recommendations for understanding or clarity of requirements and terms and conditions. VHA is also interested in receiving comments relating to the type of technical information along with the PWS you recommend be included with a potential solicitation. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than Thursday, November 5th, 2020 at 11:59 AM EST. Responses should be emailed to Clayton Smith at Clayton.Smith2@va.gov and Adeitra Jimmison at Adeitra.Jimmison@va.gov. All Email Correspondence for this project must reference the Project Title and RFI # in the subject line of the email. Example: IHS/ISS 36C77621Q0007. No phone calls will be accepted. DISCLAIMER This request is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request. Primary Point of Contact: Clayton Smith, Contract Specialist E-Mail: Clayton.Smith2@va.gov Adeitra Jimmison, Contracting Officer Email: Adeitra.Jimmison@va.gov