National Surgical Quality Improvement Programs and Accreditations
ID: HT001124RFI0092Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: CERTIFICATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS (OTHER THAN EDUC OR INFO TECH C&A) (R420)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b53b4155de3049daadb92bc4c4cae8a5/view
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    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking information from qualified contractors to potentially award a sole source contract for National Surgical Quality Improvement Programs and Accreditations aimed at enhancing surgical quality for military treatment facilities worldwide. The requirements include providing memberships in national accreditation initiatives, risk-adjusted outcome measures, training programs for surgical case reviewers, and the establishment of secure communication portals, all while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations. This initiative is crucial for improving the quality of inpatient surgical care within the Department of Defense. Interested parties must submit tailored capability statements by November 8, 2024, and can contact Crystal Randolph at crystal.d.randolph.civ@health.mil or Cherish Young at cherish.d.young2.civ@health.mil for further information.

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    HT001124RFI0092 Request for Info NSQIP.pdf
    The Defense Health Agency (DHA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Surgical Quality Improvement Programs, including memberships in national accreditation initiatives for adult, pediatric, bariatric, and trauma surgical care. This RFI seeks information to potentially award a sole source contract aimed at enhancing surgical quality for military treatment facilities globally. The contractor is expected to provide program memberships, training, and accreditation support without direct government oversight. Key capabilities requested include risk-adjusted outcome measures, comparisons between military and civilian surgical outcomes, training programs for surgical case reviewers, and the creation of secure communication portals. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity regulations and provide tools for ongoing quality improvement. Responses are solicited to gauge the market capabilities and provide information relevant to these programs. Interested parties must submit tailored capability statements by November 8, 2024. The document emphasizes that this RFI does not constitute a solicitation for proposals, and submissions will not be returned, ensuring transparency and planning for future procurement. The overarching goal is to advance the quality of inpatient surgical care within the Department of Defense.
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