Q517--PreFill Service Agreement
ID: 36C25624Q1126Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bd80c756cd0d418082e379735cfd4306/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to establish a service agreement for its PreFill project. The goal is to procure a solution for automating the retrieval and entry of medication data into the VA's electronic health record system.

    Scope of Work

    The awarded vendor will be responsible for providing a fully functional and integrated solution that automates the current manual process. This involves retrieving medication data from external sources and accurately populating it into the VA's systems.

    The solution should encompass all necessary tasks, including data retrieval, validation, and integration, with the potential for future expansion. The VA envisions a cloud-based, SaaS solution integrated with their existing systems.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Applicants should possess a strong track record in developing and implementing complex healthcare IT solutions. Experience with integrating SaaS applications into large healthcare ecosystems is highly desirable.

    Additionally, applicants should be able to demonstrate their capacity to deliver high-availability solutions, with references from past projects, and have a solid understanding of medication data standards and formats.

    Funding and Contract Details

    The contract is expected to be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type, with an estimated value of $500,000 to $1 million. The VA anticipates a three-year contract period, including options for extension.

    Submission Process

    Interested parties should respond to the Sources Sought Notice, including a brief overview of their company and relevant experience. The deadline for submissions is provided in the attached document.

    Responses should be submitted via email to the primary contact, Stephanie Watts, at stephanie.watts@va.gov.

    Evaluation Criteria

    The VA will evaluate applications based on the following criteria:

    • Relevance of the company's past performance and experience to the scope of work (30%)
    • Technical merit and approach (30%)
    • Capacity to deliver and maintain a high-availability solution (20%)
    • Price and financial stability (20%)

    Award decisions will be made based on a comprehensive assessment of these criteria.

    Contact Information

    For clarification or further information, interested parties can contact Stephanie Watts, Contract Specialist, at stephanie.watts@va.gov or by phone at 601-362-4471.

    The VA encourages potential applicants to review the attached document for additional details and to respond accordingly.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie WattsContract Specialist
    (601) 362-4471
    stephanie.watts@va.gov
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