Medical Product Data Normalization
Request for Information 36C77619Q0165
Medical Product Data Normalization
I. Introduction:
This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement. NAICS 518210 (size standard $32.5 million) applies.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement for Medical Product Data Normalization for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This action will provide for the resources to sustain data synchronization initiatives and common electronic catalog tools for business intelligence. The primary purpose of this requirement is to sustain the Product Data Bank (PDB) and its MedPDB application and Medical Master Catalog (MMC) data feeds for medical/surgical items by building the necessary standardized and synchronization data foundation monthly, which data is made available by the MedPDB and MMC applications to improve medical decision-making best practices. The PDB moves federal government partners in healthcare related missions, such as the Veterans Administration (VA), towards a single unique methodology of product identification to enhance sourcing and best practices while supporting both peacetime and contingency logistics, e.g. national disaster, war, or global emergencies. This action also enables government to operate within commercial healthcare initiatives to standardize product data that promotes both patient safety and supply chain efficiencies. At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION.
II. Requirements:
Please see attached DRAFT SOW.
III. Submittal Information:
Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 20 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum that addresses the above information. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 20 pages. Please also include a cover page (not included in page limit) which includes, at a minimum, the company s name, address, Dunn & Bradstreet number, GSA contract number (if applicable), point-of-contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements.
Past Experience Provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects completed within the last three years for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor.
The name, address, and dollar value of each project
The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material
The name, telephone and address of the owner of each project
A brief description (no more than a few paragraphs) of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement., including difficulties and successes
Your company s role and services provided for each project
B. Capabilities / Qualifications:
Capability/Qualifications A written response (no more than 5 pages) providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possesses to perform services described in the scope of work.
Company business size and status - (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, potential teaming partners. Please also provide the number of employees your business has or has access to.
Sub-Contracting Limitations Please provide clarification that you can maintain compliance with sub-contracting limitations in accordance with the latest FAR and VAAR clauses.
It is requested that the above information be provided no later than Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 at 1:00PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Clayton Smith at Clayton.Smith2@va.gov. All Email Correspondence for this project must reference the RFI Number, Project Identifier and Project Title in the subject line of the email.B Example:B RFI 36C77619Q0165, Medical Product Data Normalization. No phone calls will be accepted.
DISCLAIMER
This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Primary Point of Contact:
Clayton Smith, Contract Specialist
E-Mail: Clayton.Smith2@va.gov
Nicholas Sparks, Contract Officer
E-Mail: Nicholas.Sparks@va.gov
See attached SOW (DRAFT)
Clayton Smith
Clayton.Smith2@va.gov
Clayton.Smith2@va.gov
