Vaccine Finance Subject Matter Expert

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP #5931) to procure a Vaccine Finance Subject Matter Expert through OregonBuys Bid Solicitation #S-44300-00010313. The primary objective is to support the Agency and the Vaccine Finance Reform steering committee by obtaining specialized expertise on payor-sponsored vaccine funding models, specifically focusing on universal vaccine purchasing models. The ideal contractor must possess extensive experience in Oregon and Washington's healthcare landscapes, demonstrating at least five years of leadership experience in health plans, insurance companies, and payors. Required qualifications include five years of clinical practice or clinical strategy experience, five years of vaccine finance analysis expertise, and five years of experience working on multidisciplinary committees. The RFP requires a technical proposal detailing the contractor's project implementation plan, demonstrating knowledge of healthcare systems, and outlining experience in vaccine finance analysis. The solicitation was posted on May 9, 2024, with proposal responses due by May 16, 2024. The evaluation will be based on the technical proposal, key personnel qualifications, and pricing, with the Agency selecting the highest-ranking responsible proposer.

The contract includes provisions for certified disadvantaged business participation, encouraging minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Proposers must indicate their certification status, list certified firms they have previously contracted with, and describe strategies for soliciting certified firms for potential subcontracting opportunities. The contract has an initial anticipated term of 18 months, with options to renew up to a cumulative maximum of 5 years. The maximum initial not-to-exceed amount is $150,000, with a total contract value not to exceed $250,000 over its entire lifecycle. Notably, the Notice of Award indicates that Sobeck Healthcare Consulting, LLC was awarded the contract based on being the sole respondent. Proposers must demonstrate financial resources, past performance, and compliance with Oregon business requirements, including possessing necessary licenses and insurance. The contract includes federal terms and conditions, requiring compliance with various regulatory standards related to audits, debarment, suspension, and intellectual property rights.