U004--consultation services for vaglahs HSR&D center

The Network 22 Contracting Office intends to negotiate a sole source procurement in accordance with FAR 12 with Dr. Lisa Rubenstein. The NAICS code is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services with a size standard of $21.5 million. Dr. Lisa Rubenstein will provide consultation to the Director of the PACT Intensive Management National Evaluation Center (PIM NEC) in the form of phone meetings about strategic planning for the evaluation and the outcomes of an expert panel on productivity. The contractor will also provide revisions for two manuscripts related to this work suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

The Contractor will work solely with the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Services Research and Development (HSR&D) Center of Innovation leadership and staff on the tasks below. The Contractor shall provide all resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this SOW, except as otherwise specified.

3. Tasks and Deliverables

Tasks and Deliverables

Advise and mentor three senior PIM NEC staff through regular phone calls and co-authorship of four PIM-related manuscripts.

Itemized deliverable dates for Tasks

Deliverable Date

Deliverable

Throughout the duration of the contract

Advise and mentor on strategic planning for the national RIVET initiative through weekly phone calls and co-author at least one manuscript about complex, high-risk Veterans

Throughout the duration of the contract

Advise and mentor on at least one manuscript about complex, high-risk Veterans, including revising manuscript drafts and phone calls

Throughout the duration of the contract

Advise and mentor on at least two PIM-related manuscripts, including revising manuscript drafts and phone calls

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting their request in writing with complete name, address, telephone, email address, and a point of contact. The Government will consider all quotes received by 12:00 PM PST, July 24, 2023. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquires will only be accepted in writing by email only at Alfreda.Hunter@va.gov .