Request for Information Anthology Consulting Services
ID: USU_RFI_Anthology_Consulting_ServicesType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

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Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) is seeking information from vendors capable of providing consulting services for the implementation of the Anthology student information system (SIS) and customer relationship management (CRM) system over a three-year period. The required services include project leadership, vendor management, risk management, and the development of communication and organizational change management strategies, with a focus on aligning project deliverables with USU's educational objectives. This initiative is crucial for enhancing education and training for military health professionals, and interested vendors must submit their organizational information and relevant experience without including pricing or sensitive data. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Christopher White at christopher.white@usuhs.edu.

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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing consultant services for the implementation of the Anthology student information system (SIS) and customer relationship management (CRM) platform, Anthology REACH. The RFI outlines USU's need for support in managing a three-year implementation project that spans various phases, from planning and design to deployment and transition. Responsibilities include project leadership, advisory services, risk management, and communication strategy development. Vendors are required to demonstrate their capability by providing organizational details, relevant experience, and past contract information within the specified guidelines. The RFI also emphasizes that responses should not include pricing or proprietary information. This initiative underscores USU's commitment to enhancing educational support and healthcare standards for military and civilian healthcare professionals.
    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing consulting services for the implementation of the Anthology student information system (SIS) and customer relationship management (CRM) system over a three-year period. The services required include project leadership, vendor management, risk management, and the development of communication and organizational change management strategies. The consultant will guide USU's Anthology Steering Committee, focusing on risk mitigation and ensuring project deliverables align with USU's educational objectives. Work is primarily remote but will require monthly travel to Bethesda, MD, and San Antonio, TX. The project is divided into six phases: Planning, Design, Build, Test, Deploy, and Transition, each involving specific tasks from project kickoff to final implementation. Vendors interested in responding to this RFI must provide detailed organizational information, experience in similar projects, and any proposals for alternative NAICS or PSC codes. Responses should be strictly informational and not include pricing or sensitive data. The RFI aims to gather information for potential future solicitations by the government, underscoring USU’s commitment to improving education and training for military health professionals.
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