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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 29, 2018 FBO #6123
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Q -- Modernization of Maternity Care for Veterans - Attachment

Notice Date

8/27/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

621111 — Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VHA Network Contracting Office 5
 

Solicitation Number

36C24518Q9272
 

Response Due

9/6/2018
 

Archive Date

11/5/2018
 

Point of Contact

James A Whisner
 

E-Mail Address

326-7984<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this request for information/sources sought notice in order to identify entities that have the resources and capabilities to provide web-based wrap-around maternity support services for pregnant women Veterans. Description of Work The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Women s Health Services will be piloting a program for up to 400 women Veterans that will require a contractor to provide pregnant women Veterans access to remote, antenatal and postpartum education support through web-based video conferencing and secure email, to include up to date evidence-based content and support during and immediately after pregnancy. On-demand access to maternal health experts from conception through postpartum has the potential to improve patient experience and will be especially important for women at risk for adverse outcomes from worsening maternal mental and medical health issues. A web-enabled, immediate & around-the-clock maternity care coordination program will improve access by women Veterans to maternal health experts. The Contractor will provide on-demand, 24/7 web-based wrap-around maternity support, beginning with conception, pregnancy and birth, to postpartum and infant care, and back-to-work support for up to 400 pregnant women Veterans. The Contractor will have existing technology, support and operational resources for maternal health that the VA will contract to connect pregnant Veterans with relevant providers for clinical patient education, wellness resources, and support. The technology will incorporate on-demand secure mobile access through iOS or Android, and other communication that enables Women Veterans to speak instantly via web-based video chat, secure email, or secure messaging to health professionals for wellness and clinical educations. Technical Requirements The Contractor shall Have an existing technology platform that will allow for the provision of on-demand access to licensed, certified and qualified health professionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, women s physical therapists, counselors, lactation consultants and nutritionists. Interaction with these licensed, certified or otherwise qualified health care professions will be through web-based video chat, secure message, other secure digital communication or secure email; Provide the network of these multidisciplinary health professionals who will provide clinical education and wellness counseling; assist with navigation between the contracted program and VA maternity care coordinators and community maternity providers using real-time resources, including gestational- age specific health assessments, patient checklists, personalized reminders, parenting support; and access to a physician moderated secure web-based community forum with other pregnant or postpartum Veteran mothers undergoing a shared experience; Coordinate with the Veterans community maternity provider Confirm licensed, certified and qualified health professionals providing services fulfill requirements of local state where service is being provided. Location is not a determinant and vendor would need to be able to deliver this service in 50 states and Puerto Rico; Ensure physicians, nurses, mental health counselors, and all other therapists and other health professionals will have the appropriate professional background and professional experience. Contractor will certify that all health professionals fulfill requirements of local state where provider has medical license. Contractor will need to comply with state and federal law in regards to delivery of care locally with these specialties. certify that Physicians hold either a MD or DO degree and; hold a current, active medical license; have completed an ACGME-accredited residency training program in reproductive health, family medicine, internal medicine or obstetrics/gynecology. Board-certification is highly preferred. Nurses hold at least a Bachelor of Science Nursing resulting in registered nurse designation (RN), but may have additional education such as master or doctoral level degrees or hold additional certifications and; hold a current, active nursing license in any state. All required experience as described must have occurred after completion of professional training (including residencies, fellowships, and / or certifications). Physicians must have strong foundational knowledge in the pathophysiology and clinical management of women s health topics to include maternity care. Nurses must have strong foundational knowledge in the nursing care (nursing assessment, triage, assistance, patient education, care coordination) of women s health clinical topics to include, but not limited to reproductive health. Develop an informational brochure for Veterans that provides information about the maternity wrap-around services. Interested & Capable Responses NCO 5 is seeking responses from entities that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your: Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), and person of contact (including telephone number & email address). Capability statement and summary of previous experience providing these types of services for the Veterans Health Administration or other similar healthcare entities. GSA contract number, if applicable, including the contract s ultimate completion date inclusive of all remaining option periods. Ballpark cost estimate of what the VHA Women s Health Services Office could expect to pay your company for providing these services for 1 year. Responses must be submitted by 11:00 AM (EST) September 6, 2018. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted (1) via email to james.whisner@va.gov, or (2) via postal mail to: Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 5 Attn: Contracting (90C), James Whisner 1 Med Center Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301 This request for information/sources sought notice is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this market research will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ClVAMC540/ClVAMC540/36C24518Q9272/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C24518Q9272 36C24518Q9272.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4564661&FileName=36C24518Q9272-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4564661&FileName=36C24518Q9272-000.docx

 

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Record

SN05057656-W 20180829/180827231134-cf22de194a0e5e7322dc3544b70ed6c3 (fbodaily.com)
 

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