DA10--RFI - Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs
ID: 36C10B25Q0550Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9c547b9e0bb2463da826e2d49b2922b4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for a software solution aimed at reducing inappropriate polypharmacy among Veterans, as outlined in the presolicitation notice for Request for Information (RFI) number 36C10B25Q0550. The objective is to identify multi-drug interactions, optimize medication regimens, and support deprescribing through sophisticated, clinically-evidenced technology that adheres to VA's IT standards and ensures secure handling of patient data. This initiative is critical for improving medication management and clinical outcomes for Veterans, with a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to be issued via Contracting Opportunities. Interested parties must ensure full registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and submit their responses by September 15, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time. For inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Elena Juliano at elena.juliano@va.gov or Contracting Officer John Vardouniotis at ioannis.vardouniotis@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Juan QuinonesContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5173
    Juan.Quinones@va.gov
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    36C10B25Q0550_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a modification to a previous Request for Information (RFI) for “Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs” (Solicitation Number 36C10B25Q0550). This modification provides Questions and Answers related to the RFI. The due date for submissions remains September 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ. The point of contact is Contract Specialist Juan Quinones. This update clarifies aspects of the initial RFI to assist potential respondents.
    36C10B25Q0550_2.docx
    This document is a modification to a previous Request for Information (RFI) identified as VA-25-00104075, with Solicitation Number 36C10B25Q0550. The RFI concerns "Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs." This modification specifically provides additional Questions and Answers related to the RFI. The response deadline for submissions remains September 15, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ.
    36C10B25Q0550_3.docx
    This notice provides an update on the acquisition strategy for Request for Information (RFI) number 36C1025Q0550, titled “Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs.” The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center has not yet determined the final acquisition strategy for this requirement. Further updates regarding the strategy will be posted once available. The RFI, with a response date of September 15, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time, is associated with Product Service Code DA10 and NAICS Code 541512. Inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer John Vardouniotis and Contract Specialist Elena Juliano.
    36C10B25Q0550_4.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a modification to Request for Information (RFI) number 36C1025Q0550, concerning "Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs." This notice updates the industry on the ongoing acquisition strategy, which has not yet been finalized. An announcement regarding the final strategy will be made once determined. The RFI, identified as VA-25-00104075, has a response date of September 15, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Eatontown, NJ, and points of contact for questions are Elena Juliano and John Vardouniotis.
    36C10B25Q0550_5.docx
    This notice modifies a previous announcement regarding the Request for Information (RFI) number 36C1025Q0550, titled "Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs." The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized its acquisition strategy for this requirement, opting for a full and open competition. The formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued via Contracting Opportunities. Prospective offerors are advised to ensure full registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), as a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) alone may not suffice for the government to access necessary socio-economic data, representations, and certifications. Key contacts for inquiries are Contracting Officer John Vardouniotis (ioannis.vardouniotis@va.gov) and Contract Specialist Elena Juliano (Elena.Juliano@va.gov). The contracting office is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, Eatontown, NJ.
    36C10B25Q0550.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice (RFI - Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Solicitation Number 36C10B25Q0550) seeking information on software solutions. This software should aim to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy regimens by identifying multi-drug interactions, optimizing medication regimes, and assisting with managing Veteran medication regimens. The VA is particularly interested in sophisticated, clinically-supported technology that can demonstrate efficient implementation and real-world return on investment. The response deadline for this RFI is September 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, NJ, with Juan Quinones as the point of contact.
    RFI - Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy at the Department of Veterans Affairs.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on software solutions designed to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy among Veterans. This RFI, VA-25-00104075, seeks sophisticated, clinically-evidenced technology to identify multi-drug interactions, optimize medication regimens, and support deprescribing. The software must provide a comprehensive medication list, assign evidence-based risk scores for both Veterans and individual medications, and facilitate shared decision-making with detailed drug information. Key requirements include interoperability with VA systems, adherence to IT standards like FedRAMP and ATO, secure handling of patient data, and the ability to track clinical outcomes. Respondents need to demonstrate their software's effectiveness, implementation plan, cost, and ability to meet VA's specific technical and clinical needs, with a potential pilot site operational by November 15, 2025. Responses are due by September 15, 2025.
    RFI 36C10B25Q0550 - QnA_9.12.25.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued Request for Information (RFI) Number 36C10B25Q0550 to gather responses for reducing inappropriate polypharmacy. The VA is seeking formal RFI responses, which may include comments and feedback. The final acquisition strategy, including the potential for a set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), will be determined by market research from this RFI. Contractors are directed to various VA resources, including the VA Technical Reference Model, VA Directive 6551, VA Office of Information and Technology Standards, VA API Developer Portal, VA Digital Service Toolkit, and FedRAMP, for information on interface requirements. The VA is primarily looking for a software-based solution, but contractor input on clinical and pharmaceutical aspects may vary based on experience. While no formal extension is required, submissions are encouraged as soon as possible for consideration, and proprietary information should be marked accordingly.
    RFI 36C10B25Q0550 - QnA.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing an RFI, 36C10B25Q0550, for a software-based solution to reduce inappropriate polypharmacy. The VA seeks formal RFI responses, which may include comments. The final acquisition strategy and potential set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) will depend on market research. Contractors can find information on VA interface requirements through the VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), VA Directive 6551, VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Standards, VA API Developer Portal, VA Digital Service Toolkit, and FedRAMP resources. While primarily seeking a software solution, the VA is open to contractors providing complimentary clinical and pharmaceutical services, limited to 500 words.
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