RFI Sources Sought 2-17-2022.pdf

502d Contracting Squadron

Sources Sought – Nurse Residency Program Services

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland, TX 78236

This is a Sources Sought Request.

This is NOT a Solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) but a method of gathering information for market research purposes. The information received WILL NOT obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse companies for any costs associated with submittal of this information.

The purpose of this request is to identify potential contractors who can meet the services described below:

REQUIREMENT:

The 59th Training Group (TRG), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lackland has a requirement for a contractor to deliver all management, electronic records, labor, and training necessary to provide evidence-based Nurse Residency Program (NRP) Services. These services will be incorporated into the AF Nurse Residency Program--the final formal training requirement for novice nurses. The Air

Force projects up to 16 classes with an average student load of 150 students per fiscal year at approximately eight (8) (world-wide) in-patient Military Treatment Facilities (MTF). This program supports the development of novice nurse’s critical thinking skills and clinical leadership, enabling safe care and improved patient outcomes.

If capable, please provide the following information:

Company Name

DUNS Number

SAM Unique Entity ID

Federal Tax ID

Point of Contact

Email Address

Phone Number

Additional Information:

The below items provides further explanation of requirement:

Contractor’s program shall allow access to electronic web-based materials and training to support for new graduate nurses as they transition into their first professional role as a care giver in an acute care hospital setting. Core content focuses on three (3) critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes and professional role.

a. Provide electronic curriculum which includes content outlines, reference and resource lists, case studies and other related resources, including program implementation guidelines.

b. Provide access to electronic files that can be customized to incorporate site specific policies and procedures.

c. Perform an annual review of curriculum and update/revise content as necessary but at least every three (3) years.

d. Provide a one (1) day Train-the-Trainer session for each site’s program coordinator and one (1) additional representative. If there is a change in staff, up to two (2) new coordinators may attend training in subsequent years. Train-the-Trainer sessions occur at the Contractor’s training site.

e. Provide regularly scheduled conference calls, email list servers, and phone consultation/mentoring to support site coordinators and staff.

f. Provide an annual user group meeting that includes two (2) organization representatives.

The meeting will provide opportunities to spotlight innovations, share best practices, network with peers, and provide input to program development.

g. The Contractor shall provide a bi-annual nurse resident newsletter that fosters communication among residency participants, highlights nurse resident achievements and enhances organizational understanding of the program.

h. Provide periodic NRP Webcasts on nursing topics of interest (e.g. clinical best practice topics, professionalism, career development, lateral violence, generational issues) for staff and residents.

i. Provide annual individual and aggregate organizational progress and performance reports.

j. Provide bi-annual interim reporting on key data indicators to highlight opportunities for program improvement.

Applicable Information.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) is 611519 with the

Standard Size of $16.5 million.

All interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database. If you are not registered, you may request an application at (866) 606-8220 or through the SAM website at http://www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition.

The Government is contemplating issuing a Firm Fix Price Contract for this requirement.

Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) one (1) year option periods.

Interested contractors should response by email to the below Government contract.

Contact Information:

Primary Contact: Jacqueline Acosta

Contract Specialist

Email Address: jacqueline.acosta@us.af.mil

Alternate Contact: Gary Beck

Contracting Officer

Email Address: gary.beck@us.af.mil http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:jacqueline.acosta@us.af.mil mailto:gary.beck@us.af.mil