R420--organizational program appraisal review and support services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, is seeking Organizational Program Appraisal Review and Support Services for the VA North Texas Health Care System. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide services focused on recognizing healthcare organizations and long-term care institutions for positive nursing practice environments. Contractors must meet six specific practice standards essential to an ideal nursing practice environment. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability, past performance, price, and delivery, with a focus on selecting the best value proposal. The solicitation (36C25725Q0017) requires contractors to develop and maintain an information system security plan and comply with federal information security requirements, with proposals due by September 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

The contract is set aside for small businesses under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541990 and Product Service Code R420. The place of performance is located at 4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216. The contract structure includes one base year with three potential option years, covering services for eight VA entities through a single submission process. While specific award values were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is structured to allow flexibility in pricing, with vendors instructed to use the provided price/cost schedule or submit their own. The solicitation is being managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, TX, with Matt Lee serving as the primary contracting specialist for this opportunity.