Hospital Preparedness Program Health Care Coalition

The Florida Department of Health Master Agreement COPBX is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on Health Care Coalition (HCC) activities designed to sustain and strengthen healthcare delivery system capabilities during emergencies and disasters. The contract enables providers to conduct critical emergency preparedness and response services, including updating emergency response plans, conducting hazard vulnerability analyses, identifying healthcare coalition members, promoting National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, and holding Medical Response and Surge Exercises (MRSE).

The master agreement is awarded to VASWEB, P.A. and will operate from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, covering the state of Florida. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with a potential total value of up to $2,500,000, subject to fund availability. The contract type is a Master Agreement, and it includes provisions for potential renewal for up to three additional years, contingent upon satisfactory performance evaluations and continued funding. The IDV specifically supports healthcare coalition activities in Region 1, with quarterly payments structured to support ongoing emergency preparedness initiatives.