Cleland-Dole Act 194 Independent Assessment

ID: 36C10X24Q0019 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Request for Information (RFI)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this RFI in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). The agency does not intend to award a contract but rather gather information on capability, delivery and other market information pertinent for acquisition planning. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement.

In accordance with Subchapter I of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, 1704A (add . Independent assessments of health care delivery systems and management processes requires any contractor that is awarded a contract under this bill to adhere to the following:

(d) PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES DESCRIBED. A private sector entity described in this subsection is a private entity that

(1) has experience and proven outcomes in optimizing the performance of national health care delivery systems, including the Veterans Health Administration, other federal health care systems, and systems in the private, non-profit, or public health care sector;

(2) specializes in implementing large-scale organizational and cultural transformations, especially with respect to health care delivery systems; and

(3) is not currently under contract with the Department to provide direct or indirect patient care or related clinical care services or supplies under the laws administered by the Secretary.

Required Outcome: The VA Secretary delivers to Congress an integrated independent assessment of the hospital care, medical services, and other health care furnished by VA as required by Section 194 of the Cleland-Dole Act, grounded in health care delivery science and reflective of health industry best practices, that supports a case for action to improve the health and well-being of Veterans.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Contractors should respond to this RFI by November 21, 2023 by 2 PM ET via e-mail to Melissa.Maloy@va.gov. Limit all responses to 15 pages.

Overview

Agency

Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick (SAC) [VA - HQ]

Response Deadline

Nov. 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. EST Past Due

Posted

Oct. 31, 2023, 12:41 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

None

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

PSC

R406 - Support- Professional: Policy Review/Development

Place of Performance

United States

Source

SAM

Current SBA Size Standard

$19 Million

Pricing

Multiple Types Common

Est. Level of Competition

Low

Odds of Award

19%

Signs of Shaping

92% of similar contracts within the VA Headquarters had a set-aside.

On 10/31/23 Strategic Acquisition Center Frederick issued Sources Sought 36C10X24Q0019 for Cleland-Dole Act 194 Independent Assessment due 11/21/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541690 and PSC R406.

Primary Contact

Name

Melissa Maloy Profile

melissa.maloy@va.gov

Phone

(202) 815-9679

Question & Answer

Incumbent or Similar Awards

Contracts Similar to Sources Sought 36C10X24Q0019

Potential Bidders and Partners

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > SAC FREDERICK (36C10X)

FPDS Organization Code

3600-0010X

Source Organization Code

100173467

Last Updated

Dec. 6, 2023

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