Harris OnPoint’s AcuityPlus system Software upgrades and maintenance 6 month project (Notice of Intent to sole source)
ID: NOI-CC-24-009773Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - CCBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b2ea9f4a33cf4fa8bb6e03ecdb532288/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Quadramed Corporation (Harris OnPoint) for software upgrades and maintenance of the AcuityPlus system over a six-month period. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the existing AcuityPlus system, which is critical for assessing patient care needs and managing nursing resources effectively within the NIH Clinical Center. This software, utilized since 2008, plays a vital role in ensuring adequate nursing coverage and improving operational efficiency in patient care settings. Interested parties may submit capability statements by September 9, 2024, to Lu Chang at lu-chang.lu@nih.gov, as this is not a request for proposals and the contract period is set from September 16, 2024, to May 16, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lu Chang
    lu-chang.lu@nih.gov
    Files
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    1. Statement of Work for 6 month project.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for upgrading the AcuityPlus Productivity, Benchmarking, and Outcomes system to version 3.0 and implementing the Transparent Classification Mapping Programming and Validation tool for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). QuadraMed Affinity Corporation, the contractor, will provide necessary services including interfaces with the electronic health records (EHR) and staff profile management. Harris OnPoint will educate NIH coordinators on system management and support ongoing optimization. The project's success hinges on the NIH's commitment to providing adequate staff and participating actively in all design and training sessions. They will also handle system configuration, testing, and post-live maintenance support. Harris OnPoint will deploy project and technical consultants to facilitate implementation and address issues. The project is scheduled for six months and includes specific deliverables and team roles, such as nursing coordinators, project managers, and technical analysts. Clear delineation of responsibilities and risks, including the potential for scope misalignment and resource availability, is emphasized. The SOW establishes a structured approach to enhance the AcuityPlus system's functionality in a government healthcare framework, demonstrating a commitment to improving patient care data management and operational efficiency.
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