7A21--RFI Request - Minimum Data Set (MDS) - new requirement (VA-25-00019860)
ID: 36C10B25Q0177Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c3618275f5284b1bac1630949fc1d599/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendors to support the implementation of the Information Quality Improvement and Evaluation Systems (iQIES) for its Geriatrics and Extended Care Program, as part of a Request for Information (RFI). This initiative aims to replace the outdated Legacy Minimum Data Set (MDS) system, which is crucial for evaluating the quality of care in VA Community Living Centers and State Veterans Homes. The new iQIES-VA system will facilitate data migration, customization for VA-specific needs, and compliance with clinical standards, while operating securely within an Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment. Interested parties must submit their capability responses by March 13, 2025, and are encouraged to provide detailed information regarding their experience with similar systems and security compliance, as generic marketing materials will not be accepted. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Ivan Varela at ivan.varela@va.gov or (848) 377-5328.

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    Ivan VarelaContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5328
    ivan.varela@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of supporting the implementation of the Information Quality Improvement and Evaluation Systems (iQIES) for its Geriatrics and Extended Care Program. This effort arises from the need to replace the obsolete Legacy Minimum Data Set (MDS) system, which is vital for assessing the quality of care in VA Community Living Centers and State Veterans Homes. The proposed iQIES-VA will facilitate data migration and offer customization for VA-specific requirements while ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The system is intended to produce various critical reports related to patient assessments and quality measures, with operations managed in a secure Amazon Web Services (AWS) environment connected to VA systems. Responses to the RFI are intended for planning purposes only, with no commitment from the government to procure any resulting services. Interested parties must provide detailed capability submissions, including previous experience with iQIES-related systems and security compliance in similar environments. The response deadline is set for March 13, 2025, emphasizing that no marketing materials or generic statements will be accepted. The outcome will inform future procurement decisions pertaining to VA's data management and reporting capabilities.
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    7A21--RFI Request - Minimum Data Set (MDS) - new requirement (VA-25-00019860)
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