R499--Intent to Sole Source - Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling, and Visualization Services
ID: 36C24E24Q0140Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFRPO EAST (36C24E)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15212, USA

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/74c051740a8f4bf091f3fa0767b5c742/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Southern California for Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling, and Visualization Services. This initiative aims to enhance the VA's capabilities in conducting the 2nd Quadrennial Market Area Assessment of healthcare services across 172 medical centers, requiring the contractor to develop evidence-based geospatial models, perform demand and capacity assessments, and create interactive visualizations to support decision-making. The project is critical for optimizing healthcare service delivery for veterans through strategic spatial analysis, with a contract duration of one year on a firm-fixed-price basis. Interested parties may submit capability information to Contracting Officer Renee Kale via email by 10 AM EST on October 3, 2024, as this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Renee KaleContracting Officer
    (412) 822-3757
    renee.kale@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24E24Q0140.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Southern California for Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling, and Visualization Services. This notice fulfills the requirements of FAR 5.101 and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capability information demonstrating their qualifications to perform the required work outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) by 10 AM EST on October 3, 2024. The government retains discretion over whether to seek competitive bids based on the responses received. The solicitation is categorized under PSC code R499 and NAICS code 541370. All inquiries must be directed to Contracting Officer Renee Kale via email, as telephone inquiries are not accepted. This initiative indicates a strategic focus on enhancing data capabilities within the Veterans Health Administration's research and development efforts.
    PWS- Spatial Science Sole Source_draft9-24.docx
    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Geospatial Data Analytics, Modeling, and Visualization Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This initiative, mandated by the MISSION Act of 2018, requires the integration of advanced spatial science expertise to support the 2nd Quadrennial Market Area Assessment of VA healthcare services across 172 medical centers. Key tasks include developing evidence-based geospatial models, conducting demand and capacity assessments, and creating interactive visualizations to aid decision-making. The contractor is expected to engage closely with VA leaders, providing software solutions, modeling healthcare demands, and enhancing health equity through spatial analysis. Qualifications for potential contractors include significant experience in population health modeling, proficiency in GIS technologies, and the ability to produce effective data visualizations. The contract will operate for one year on a firm fixed-price basis, allowing remote work. The document emphasizes the need for compliance with federal records management policies and secure handling of sensitive information. Ultimately, the project aims to optimize healthcare service delivery for veterans through strategic geospatial analysis.
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