V2 IETSS RFI Questions and Answers FINAL 1 May 2024.pdf

Please be advised that any information contained herein is for informational purposes only, is offered in response to specific questions posed by prospective Offerors and is subject to change throughout the question and answer process.

Accordingly, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the information contained within this document, any subsequent Question and Answer document(s), and/or the Solicitation, Offerors are hereby advised that the terms and conditions contained within the final Solicitation control.

IETSS RFI Q&A

1. Q. Given that this is a Health Records opportunity-we have not worked with HHS or any health records in the past-would that preclude us from submitting a response or winning an award?

A. No, this does not preclude you from submi�ng a response to the RFI. As for the award, if/when it is released, you will need to make the determina�on based on the PWS and the evalua�on criteria as to whether your company is capable of successfully achieving the Government’s objec�ves outlined in the

RFP.

2. Is there a current incumbent?

A. Planned Systems International, Inc.

3. Q. What is the value of the future solicitation?

A. The government cannot disclose that at this time.

4. Q. Will there be any socio-economic concerns (WOSB, 8a, HZ)?

A. Socio-economic concerns will be determined based on market research results.

5.Q. Current Award Number?

A. GS-35F-598GA/36C10B20F0076

6.Q. Current Contract Value?

A. Total value was $148,586,088.41

7. Q. Current Contract Period of Performance?

A. 6/14/2020-6/13/2025

8.Q. Does question 6 apply to an entity that is currently performing program management support and/or software development for a project or program that will be tested?

A. Yes, it is possible that an entity performing program management and/or software development for a VA project or program may be affected by the Independence Clause, and the Government will review all proposals to determine whether there is a violation of the Independence Clause. However, please note that the Government welcomes feedback from industry to identify issues as well as present possible solutions.

9. Q. Does question 6 preclude an entity performing program management support and/or software development for a project or program that will be tested?

A. Please see response to Question 8 above.

Please be advised that any information contained herein is for informational purposes only, is offered in response to specific questions posed by prospective Offerors and is subject to change throughout the question and answer process.

Accordingly, in the event that there is any discrepancy between the information contained within this document, any subsequent Question and Answer document(s), and/or the Solicitation, Offerors are hereby advised that the terms and conditions contained within the final Solicitation control.

10.Q. Does question 6 preclude an entity performing program management support and/or software development on any VHA contract?

A. Please see response to Question 8 above.

11.Q. Given the importance of independence to this effort, would any type of mitigation plan be acceptable for companies who do not meet the Independent Clause requirements in question 6?

A. Currently, with the definition of “Independence” in the Independence Clause, we do not anticipate that any mitigation plan will be acceptable. However, please note that the Government welcomes feedback from industry to identify issues as well as present possible solutions.