Women's Health Quality Improvement
ID: HT001124R0042Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/34d79df0b0e44e8283b982b7208c1494/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is soliciting proposals for Women's Health Quality Improvement support services, specifically aimed at enhancing perinatal care within Medical Treatment Facilities serving TRICARE beneficiaries. The contract, which is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, seeks to evaluate women's health outcomes against established civilian benchmarks, thereby improving service quality and healthcare delivery for women. This initiative is critical for optimizing healthcare services and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, with a contract period starting December 3, 2024, and extending through October 2, 2029. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by October 24, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Crystal Randolph at crystal.d.randolph.civ@health.mil or Cherish Young at cherish.d.young2.civ@health.mil.

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    Attch 1-Womens Health PWS.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a non-personal services contract aimed at improving Women’s Health Quality and Perinatal care. The contractor will analyze and benchmark perinatal outcomes across Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and civilian care facilities, comparing them to established civilian health benchmarks. Key responsibilities include providing quarterly comparative reports with metrics on financial, clinical, and quality indicators relevant to women’s health services. The scope of work encompasses the management of a database to collect, analyze, and report various women's health metrics, focusing on maternity, fetal, and neonatal data. The project's objectives involve identifying improvement opportunities, enhancing the quality of care for TRICARE beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards. Additionally, the document outlines the contractor's obligations regarding personnel management, quality control, reporting, transition periods, and adherence to cybersecurity protocols. The contract is structured in phases, with an initial 10-month period and four additional 12-month options, establishing a comprehensive framework for ongoing quality enhancements in women's healthcare services provided by DHA.
    Attch 2- Pricing Sheet.xlsx
    The document HT001124R0042 outlines a pricing sheet for a Women’s Health Quality Improvement project, detailing the financial aspects over a performance period from December 3, 2024, to October 2, 2029. It specifies a series of Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for project management support, material costs, and travel expenses across various phases (base year and multiple option years). Each CLIN is categorized as either Firm Fixed Price (FFP) or Not-to-Exceed (NTE), and includes estimated costs for materials and travel, with a ceiling established for travel expenditures based on historical data. The pricing structure highlights a total evaluated price for each option period, aggregating cost estimates for monthly support and materials. Notably, all material and travel costs are encapsulated within the broader Women’s Health Services CLINs, promoting comprehensive financial planning for the initiative. The document emphasizes adherence to guidelines for material costs inclusion per instructions, ensuring clarity and compliance in federal funding requirements for health services improvement. Overall, this RFP is structured to invite proposals from organizations with an emphasis on budget transparency and adherence to established costs in health service delivery.
    Attch 3-RFP HT001124R0042.docx
    The solicitation HT001124R0042 seeks proposals for Women’s Health Quality Improvement and Perinatal Support Services, specifically designed for small businesses. The Defense Health Agency aims to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract, evaluating offers based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with non-price factors prioritized. The proposal must be submitted by October 24, 2024, and include a detailed technical approach, past performance references, and a comprehensive price breakdown, following specified formatting and submission guidelines. Each proposal must demonstrate the offering party's capacity to deliver said services, meet the goals outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and comply with relevant federal regulations. The document comprises instructions on submission processes, requirements for technical and pricing data, evaluation criteria, along with clauses that bind the parties upon contract award. Additionally, the solicitation emphasizes the importance of safeguarding covered contractor information systems and prohibits certain telecommunications services. The successful offer is expected to deliver services effectively through clear staffing and performance strategies while maintaining compliance and accountability.
    Attch 4- CDRL Portfolio.pdf
    The document outlines the federal government's request for proposals (RFPs) and grants, focusing on enhancing program effectiveness through cooperative partnerships. It emphasizes stakeholders' collaboration, detailing criteria for proposal submissions and evaluation processes. Key areas of interest include funding priorities, expected outcomes, and compliance requirements. The document structures RFP guidelines, highlighting deadlines, eligibility, and the importance of addressing community-specific needs. It urges applicants to align their proposals with federal goals and demonstrate measurable impacts. By fostering partnerships across government and local agencies, the initiative aims to optimize resource allocation and improve service delivery in targeted sectors, reflecting the government's commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement in grant funding.
    Combined Synopsis-Womens Health.pdf
    The Women’s Health Quality Improvement RFP (Solicitation No. HT001124R0042) seeks proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract to evaluate women's health and perinatal care within various Medical Treatment Facilities serving TRICARE beneficiaries. Issued on September 24, 2024, and due for submission by October 24, 2024, this solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 541611 for Administrative Management and Consulting Services. The anticipated contract entails a 10-month base period starting December 3, 2024, with four additional 12-month option periods, ending October 2, 2029. The contract aims to analyze women's health outcomes compared to established civilian benchmarks, enhancing service quality. Offers must align with specified FAR provisions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The location for delivery and performance is the Defense Health Agency in Falls Church, VA. This RFP represents a strategic initiative to improve healthcare services for women, utilizing external performance assessments to drive quality improvements across numerous facilities. Attention to economic thresholds and small business engagement underscores government efforts to enhance health services while promoting local economies.
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