The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice for data visualization and statistical services aimed at enhancing the Division of Population Health and Data Science at the Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Informatics Center (MAVERIC). Responses to this notice, posited under solicitation number 36C24E25Q0005, will help the VA assess potential contractors' capabilities to provide necessary informatics, epidemiologic, and data programming services. Interested parties must submit their responses, including business details and service capacity, by October 25, 2024. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541990, with a small business size standard of $19.5 million. Responses should include verification of relevant business types and socioeconomic statuses, particularly for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Potential contractors are advised to register with the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for government contracts. This notice serves solely for planning purposes, and further solicitation announcements may follow based on the information gathered from these responses.

The Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Informatics Center (MAVERIC) seeks a contractor to provide informatics, epidemiologic, and data programming services to enhance VA healthcare delivery through population research. The work focuses on developing advanced data processing pipelines and visualization tools for clinical data from the VA's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The contractor will design and implement data models, create documentation for developed tools, and integrate them into the VA's knowledge platform. The scope includes building a scalable knowledge network, developing machine learning algorithms for healthcare applications, and ensuring ongoing adjustments based on user feedback. Deliverables are structured over five years with specific milestones including data models, a semantic search engine, an interactive clinical dashboard, and comprehensive documentation accessible to VA users. Performance evaluation will include regular meetings, progress updates, and adherence to records management obligations, including compliance with federal regulations governing the handling of records and data confidentiality. Contractor qualifications include advanced degrees in relevant fields and extensive experience in data analysis and visualization. This RFP emphasizes collaboration and the careful deployment of technology to optimize clinical research and care within the VA system.