R408--HI Professional and Technical Services BRIDGE #2 (VA-25-00005074) (VA-25-00043424)
ID: 36C77625Q0102Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7e50de7c484640fa9a288c871db77407/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source bridge contract to Rock Ferry Station, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, for Health Informatics Professional and Technical Services. This contract aims to ensure continuity of services while the larger Integrated Healthcare Technologies (IHT) 2.0 contract is finalized, focusing on interagency Program Management support and the interoperability of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) between the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The services are critical for enhancing healthcare delivery for veterans and service members, emphasizing specialized skills and documented experience in managing joint healthcare activities and improving care transitions. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Lisa Strawbridge at lisa.strawbridge@va.gov or Kymberly Morgan at kymberly.morgan@va.gov, with a response deadline set for February 14, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa.Strawbridge@va.govLisa Strawbridge
    (216) 447-8300
    lisa.strawbridge@va.gov
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    36C77625Q0102.docx
    The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) plans to award a sole source bridge contract to Rock Ferry Station, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, for Health Informatics Professional and Technical Services. This contract, outlined in solicitation number 36C77625Q0102, aims to ensure continuity of services while a larger contract (Integrated Healthcare Technologies (IHT) 2.0) is finalized. Key requirements include interagency Program Management support focused on the interoperability of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) between VHA and the Department of Defense (DoD). The contractor will support clinical project needs, strategic planning, and the administration of interagency healthcare initiatives. The contract emphasizes specialized skills and documented experience for effective management of joint healthcare activities, particularly in transitioning care for veterans and service members. The procurement permits a sole source award under specific statutes that encourage supporting veteran-owned businesses without requiring competitive bids. Interested parties can inquire for more details but must do so before the response deadline, February 14, 2025. This document illustrates the government's commitment to efficient healthcare delivery for veterans while leveraging qualified small businesses.
    P01 - Bridge PWS_v10072024.docx
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contracted Health Informatics (HI) professional and technical services to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) through the Office of Health Informatics (OHI). The focus is on enhancing interagency collaboration between the VHA and the Department of Defense (DoD) to ensure optimal healthcare delivery for shared beneficiaries. Key areas include interagency program management, Electronic Health Records (EHR) interoperability, and clinical consulting services aimed at improving care transitions. The scope of work emphasizes the need for experienced contractors with documented interagency expertise to assist in strategic planning, clinical project management, and EHR sharing. Deliverables involve comprehensive reports, executive presentations, and professional consulting products that align with established healthcare standards, ensuring quality and compliance with federal laws. The PWS also specifies performance metrics, including security and privacy requirements, expected deliverables, and oversight mechanisms to guarantee adherence to the highest standards of care and data protection. The contract period spans five months, aiming for continuous improvement in healthcare integration for veterans and service members through strategic interagency innovations.
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