R410--External Peer Review Program (EPRP)

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External Peer Review Program

RFI #: 36C77625Q0001

I. Introduction:

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes this request is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to announcement. NAICS 813920 (size standard: $23.5 million) applies.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement for a commercial off the shelf (COTS) external peer review program. At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.

II. Requirements:

Please see attached DRAFT PWS.

III. Submittal Information:

Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 20 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, Dunn & Bradstreet number (DUNS), SAM Unique Entity ID, GSA contract number (if applicable), point-of-contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.

Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.

Past Experience Provide the following information on a minimum of one but a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.

The name, address, and dollar value of each project

The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material

The name, telephone and address of the owner of each project

A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant (in scope and size) to this requirement., including difficulties and successes

Your company s role and services provided for each project

B. Capabilities / Qualifications:

Capability/Qualifications A written response (no more than 20 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement, reference attached DRAFT-PWS and Attachment A Facility list. The below information and responses questions shall also be included in your Capability Statement:

Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform all services described in the scope of work.

Experience with complex database development and maintenance to support a significant number of users typical of a large healthcare system, national or global program, or large private business.

Experience developing clinical quality measures using specifications from CMS, Joint Commission, NCQA or similar entities, including electronic (of digital ) quality measures.

Abstraction experience relevant in scope and volume. (Reference Section 5.2 TASK 2 Data Collection in attached DRAFT PWS).

Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.

Federal Supply Schedule - If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS applicable to this requirement.

Sub-Contracting Limitations Please provide clarification that you can maintain compliance with sub-contracting limitations in accordance with the latest FAR and VAAR clauses.

Draft PWS Comments:

The Government is seeking input and comments on the attached Draft PWS document. Please identify any recommendations for understanding or clarity of requirements and terms and conditions. VHA is also interested in receiving comments relating to the type of technical information along with the PWS you recommend be included with a potential solicitation.

It is requested that the above information be provided no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Aimee Maxel (CS) at aimee.maxel@va.gov and Kristy Svendsen (CO) kristy.svendsen@va.gov . All Email Correspondence for this project must reference the Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email. Example: RFI 36C77625Q0001 External Peer Review Program (EPRP). No phone calls will be accepted.

Attachment(s): DRAFT PWS, Attachment A: Facility List

DISCLAIMER

This request is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this request that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this request.

Primary Point of Contact:

Aimee Maxel, Contract Specialist

E-Mail: aimee.maxel@va.gov