SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Prototype Development of a Patient-Centered Medication List for VA Patients #284
- Notice Date
- 6/8/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541511
— Custom Computer Programming Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Technology Acquisition Center;260 Industrial Way West;Eatontown NJ 07724
- ZIP Code
- 07724
- Solicitation Number
- VA11810RI0453
- Response Due
- 6/16/2010
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Matthew Truex
- E-Mail Address
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- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Introduction This market research is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. 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. Any contract that might be awarded based on information received or derived from this market research will be the outcome of a competitive process. The purpose of this RFI is to identify qualified contractors who are able to meet VA's requirements, determine if commercial items are available or, could be modified to meet VA's requirements, determine the appropriate contract type i.e., firm fixed-price or cost-reimbursement or time and material, understand commercial pricing practices and other market information readily available. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking potential sources to enter into a contract to improve medication instruction for Veterans. #284 Background Veterans Health Administration together with VA's Office of Information and Technology is sponsoring an Information Technology Innovation Program. VA intends to retain its "innovative spirit" among those employees involved with medical informational technology support and developed the Health Information Technology Program to strengthen this important aspect. VA selected 26 innovations prototypes for development out of 6500 submissions. These innovation prototypes will undergo an evaluation of the functional prototype which may result in further development for a VA-wide deployment. The Illustrated Medication Instruction for Veterans is one of the 26 innovations selected for prototype and evaluation. Currently in the VA, approximately 50% of medications are not taken as prescribed which contributes to poor disease control, adverse health outcomes, excess health care utilization, and excess costs. The current VA medication instruction leaflets are complex and not understood by the average Veteran (patient). VA patients with low health literacy, impaired cognition, impaired vision, or complex medication regimens are at greater risk of misunderstanding instructions. In addition transition of care, such as hospital discharge is another vulnerable time when the risk of medication mismanagement is high. Through integration of the provision of illustrated medication instructions with VistA systems such as the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Pharmacy Management System the VA may see improved quality of care and safety, efficiency in medication counseling and the medication reconciliation process, and transform the way Veterans are educated about their medication usage. VA's Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) system is developed in M-Technology; it is a rich, automated environment that supports day-to-day operations at local VA health care facilities. VistA is built on a client-server architecture, which ties together workstations and personal computers with graphical user interfaces at VHA facilities, as well as software developed by local medical facility staff. VistA also includes the links that allow commercial off-the-shelf software and products to be used with existing and future technologies. Requirements VA intends to contract for the prototype development that will develop a functional prototype of a patient-centered medication list for VA patients that clearly describes detailed instructions for daily medication use. The list will use large print, plain language, illustrations, and a simple "grid" like graphical screen or page layout to indicate how each medication should be taken, as well as its purpose. This patient-centered medication list will automatically generate the illustrated medication schedules and abstract medication information using images of specific pill type filled by the local pharmacy from the VistA Pharmacy Management System. The prototype will utilize natural language processing technology to translate medication information and will be incorporated into the existing work flow during hospital discharge, medical reconciliation, medication ordering and dispensing. This functionality could also be available for the VA patients through the patient portal, My HealtheVet. Submittal Information It is requested that interested contractors submit a response (electronic submission) of no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum that addresses the above information. In response to the RFI, interested contractors shall submit the following information with an initial cutoff date of June 11, 2010 and an extended date of June 16, 2010 for submissions. 1.Capabilities/Qualifications - Description of the capabilities/qualifications/skills your company possess to perform the work. 2.Teaming Arrangements - Description of Teaming Partners, Joint Ventures that your company would consider to perform the work. 3.Commercial availability - Description of the length of time your product/solution has been commercially available or, if necessary to modify your commercial product/solution, what is the impact to the commercial price, availability and magnitude of modification. 4.Socio-Economic Status - Indicate whether your company, subcontractors, teaming partners, joint ventures have a Federal Socio-Economic status, e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Disadvantaged Small Business, and Hub Zone. If Service-Disabled or Veteran Owned Small Business, is your company and or partners registered in VA's VetBiz repository? 5.Price information - Provide your commercial price history and rough order of magnitude for the same or similar products/solutions. 6.Other Market Information - Provide any other relative information, however this information must be included within the 10 page limitation. Responses are requested no later than close of business on June 16, 2010, via email to matthew.truex@va.gov and anne.vasconcelos@va.gov. Point of Contacts: Anne Marie Vasconcelos, Contracting Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center, Phone (732) 578-5485, Email anne.vasconcelos@va.gov and Matthew Truex, Contract Specialist, Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center, Phone (732) 578-5457, Email matthew.truex@va.gov.
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