Data Purchase-AMA physician masterfile
ID: 75R60224Q00192Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATIONHRSA OFFICE OF OPERATIONSRockville, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0554bef5b21c4c76911917bc1c930f07/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is seeking proposals for the purchase of the Year End 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Master File. This procurement aims to acquire a unique dataset that combines current information on physicians' locations and practices with their training and specialty, which is essential for estimating health occupational supply and tracking workforce trends at both state and national levels. The AMA Physician Master File is critical for identifying healthcare shortage areas and supporting effective resource allocation in healthcare services. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by September 10, 2024, with the contract period running from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Monica Moore-Hayes at mmoorehayes@hrsa.gov or by phone at 301-443-0607.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Monica Moore-Hayes
    (301) 443-0607
    mmoorehayes@hrsa.gov
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    Attachment A - AMA Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf
    The document serves as a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), intended for the purchase of the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Year End 2023 Physician Master File. This master file is essential for analyzing the physician workforce, enabling the HRSA to estimate supply and demand, track trends, and identify shortage areas over time. The solicitation outlines a 12-month contract period starting September 21, 2024, with the contractor expected to deliver a master file alongside a data dictionary and codebook, all compliant with Section 508 accessibility standards. The contractor must utilize secure methods for data transmission, specifically the Secure Electronic File Transfer (SEFT) system, and ensure encryption of sensitive information. Payment will be made as a firm-fixed-price upon invoice acceptance. This solicitation highlights HRSA's commitment to using accurate data for healthcare workforce planning and policy development.
    JA Other Than Full and Open Competition_Redacted.pdf
    The document outlines a Justification and Approval for acquiring the Year-End 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Master File data, which will be provided by Medical Marketing Services (MMS) Inc. The purpose of this acquisition is to enhance the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) capability to assess healthcare workforce trends and estimate the supply of health professionals at state and national levels. The AMA Physician Master File is a critical tool in identifying healthcare shortage areas, producing aggregated data for various reporting systems, and examining physician workforce trends. Due to its proprietary nature, MMS is the sole authorized supplier of this data, which necessitates the use of a sole-source justification under FAR guidelines. The document confirms that prior market research is planned to explore alternative suppliers for future acquisitions. The acquisition will allow for ongoing analysis of health workforce trends and better resource allocation for healthcare services, reinforcing HRSA's commitment to assuring access to adequate healthcare professionals.
    RFQ-75R60224Q00192.pdf
    The document outlines a federal solicitation for the purchase of the 2023 American Medical Association (AMA) Physician Master File, under the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Office of Acquisition Management and Policy (OAMP). The solicitation (number 75R60224Q00192) is intended for commercial items, requiring offers by September 10, 2024. It specifies that the acquisition is unrestricted and eligible for small business participation, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. A key aspect of the solicitation is the requirement for offerors to complete various information fields and submit their proposals along with price quotes for the specified file. The period of performance is detailed to last from September 21, 2024, to September 20, 2025. Additionally, prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award and throughout its execution. The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with procurement regulations and includes necessary contractual clauses. It concludes with procedural instructions for submitting offers and outlines necessary qualifications for bidders wishing to participate in the procurement process.
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