R499--MEDICAL SCRIBE SERVICES
ID: 36C25625Q0114Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Document Preparation Services (561410)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/388ffb852bd644918b8f45375320e418/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential sources for Medical Scribe Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors who can provide medical scribes to assist physicians in documenting patient notes and managing electronic medical data, with an expected workload of approximately 20 hours per week over a five-year contract term. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of medical documentation while ensuring compliance with privacy and training regulations. Interested vendors must submit their responses to the Sources Sought Notice by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 4, 2024, to Contract Specialist Tiffany Burks at tiffany.burks@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiffany BurksContract Specialist
    (601) 206-6945
    tiffany.burks@va.gov
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    RFI 36C25625Q0114 SOURCES SOUGHT.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Medical Scribe Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This announcement seeks to identify potential sources to support a future procurement strategy for a contract spanning five years. The purpose of the RFI is to gather information relevant to defining set-asides, sole sources, or unrestricted solicitations. Interested vendors must submit their responses by November 4, 2024. The required services involve providing a medical scribe to assist assigned physicians in recording patient notes and managing electronic medical data. The scribe will work approximately 20 hours per week without benefits or overtime pay. The contractor will supply personnel, ensuring compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and training regulations. The document outlines detailed requirements for submission, including company background, capabilities statements, and experience with similar contracts. Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and the contractor’s responsibility for addressing discrepancies is emphasized. This process is part of the VA's commitment to efficiently procure necessary services while adhering to regulatory standards.
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