Clinical Skills for Nursing
ID: HT001124RFI0621Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A) (R420)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3b4a9b966d1540dcaeb79edc89c80a4c/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking potential vendors for an online clinical skills reference database aimed at enhancing education and training for nursing and allied health professionals within the Military Health System (MHS). The database must provide capabilities for tracking and reporting clinical skills competencies, including access to evidence-based resources, interactive learning modules, assessment tracking, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity regulations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that healthcare professionals maintain high standards of clinical skills and competencies. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by December 2, 2024, detailing their administrative and technical capabilities, with all submissions being at the respondent's expense. For further inquiries, contact Crystal Randolph at crystal.d.randolph.civ@health.mil or Vicki L. Whiteman at vicki.l.whiteman.civ@health.mil.

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    HT001124RFI0621 RFI-Clinical Skills.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek potential vendors for an online clinical skills reference database. This initiative is aimed at enhancing education and training for nursing and allied health professionals within the Military Health System (MHS). The database must track and report on clinical skills competencies, providing access to evidence-based resources. Notably, respondents must outline capabilities such as interactive learning modules, assessment tracking, integration with existing systems, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity regulations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by December 2, 2024, detailing their administrative information and anticipated technical capabilities. Only RFI responses will be accepted, with no expectation of government compensation for submissions. The RFI does not imply a commitment to issue a formal proposal or contract. The DHA seeks to understand the market's capabilities and does not intend to procure services based solely on this RFI, which serves as an exploratory tool rather than a solicitation.
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