NOI S.T.A.B.L.E Subscription
ID: HT941025N0069Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source contract for the S.T.A.B.L.E Subscription, specifically targeting the provision of non-personal services for the S.T.A.B.L.E Program 7th Edition Bridge Course for Instructors. This procurement aims to enhance the training and professional development of healthcare instructors at Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) within the DHA HCD-W area, ensuring compliance with government education and health standards. The contract will be established as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a five-year performance period from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2030, with Healthstream Inc. identified as the sole source provider. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Gilberto Esteves at gilberto.a.esteves.civ@health.mil by April 7, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

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    This Statement of Work outlines the provision of an annual subscription service for the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program 7th Edition Bridge Course for Instructors, alongside additional training components, targeting military treatment facilities (MTFs) within the DHA HCD-W area. The program includes the main course and supplemental training such as hStream for Learning, hStream Administrator Training, and STABLE Foundations. The contract is set for a base year from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, with provisions for up to four additional option years extending through May 2030. The initiative emphasizes the need for continuous professional development and training for healthcare instructors in military settings, aligning with government education and health standards. Overall, the document reflects a structured approach to enhancing instructor competencies within military health facilities.
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