Cleland-Dole Act 194 Independent Assessment
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10X24Q0019
- Agency
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VA Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information to support an independent assessment of its health care delivery systems and management processes, as required by Section 194 of the Cleland-Dole Act. The contractor will integrate a minimum of 14 assessments across topics such as demand forecasting, health care models, clinical processes, staffing, technology, and business operations. The contractor must have experience optimizing national health care delivery and implementing large-scale transformations, and cannot currently provide direct VA patient care. Responses are due to Melissa.Maloy@va.gov by November 21, 2023.
There is no set-aside designation. The contractor will provide program integration and coordination for a minimum period of 12 months. Labor categories, experience requirements, and estimated hours are requested to support an assessment with deliverables including a plan, status reports, communications materials, individual topic reports, and a draft and final integrated report to Congress on improving Veteran health outcomes and care based on industry best practices.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The agency does not intend to award a contract but rather gather information on capability, delivery and other market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.
In accordance with Subchapter I of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, § 1704A (add . Independent assessments of health care delivery systems and management processes requires any contractor that is awarded a contract under this bill to adhere to the following:
(d) PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES DESCRIBED.—A private sector entity described in this subsection is a private entity that—
‘‘(1) has experience and proven outcomes in optimizing the performance of national health care delivery systems, including the Veterans Health Administration, other federal health care systems, and systems in the private, non-profit, or public health care sector;
‘‘(2) specializes in implementing large-scale organizational and cultural transformations, especially with respect to health care delivery systems; and
‘‘(3) is not currently under contract with the Department to provide direct or indirect patient care or related clinical care services or supplies under the laws administered by the Secretary.
Required Outcome: The VA Secretary delivers to Congress an integrated independent assessment of the hospital care, medical services, and other health care furnished by VA as required by Section 194 of the Cleland-Dole Act, grounded in health care delivery science and reflective of health industry best practices, that supports a case for action to improve the health and well-being of Veterans.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Contractors should respond to this RFI by November 21, 2023 by 2 PM ET via e-mail to Melissa.Maloy@va.gov. Limit all responses to 15 pages.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI FINAL.docx | DOCX document |
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