Patient Safety Organization Privacy Protection Center (PSOPPC) and Network of Patient Safety Databases (NPSD) Systems

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality seeks offers to maintain the Patient Safety Organization Privacy Protection Center and Network of Patient Safety Databases Systems. Requirements include maintaining the PSOPPC and PSO collaboration systems, developing common data formats and import processors, analyzing de-identified patient safety event data, and providing technical assistance to Patient Safety Organizations. Proposals will be evaluated on technical approach, past performance, and price, with award anticipated by July 28, 2021. The closing date for proposals is February 1, 2021.

This requirement has been set aside for small businesses only. The primary NAICS code is 541990 with a $16.5 million size standard. The current incumbent will transition materials to the new awardee. The solicitation anticipates a single time-and-materials contract for a base year plus four option years to perform services in accordance with the statement of work. Key services include developing and maintaining common data formats, analyzing de-identified patient safety event data from PSOs, and operating technical assistance capabilities for PSOs. Performance will take place at the contractor's site.