SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- HIG20-25 & HIG20-25-1 National Data Systems (NDS)
- Notice Date
- 12/4/2019 8:11:43 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- PCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776) INDEPENDENCE OH 44131 USA
- ZIP Code
- 44131
- Solicitation Number
- 36C77620Q0017
- Response Due
- 12/13/2019 8:59:59 PM
- Archive Date
- 03/21/2020
- Point of Contact
- Kymberly Morgan
- E-Mail Address
-
kymberly.morgan@va.gov
(kymberly.morgan@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The purpose of then amendment is to accomplish the following: Provide Attachment H - SOP Healthcare Operations Access (HOA) Requests 7.2018 Extend submittal response date to 1:00 PM December 13, 2019Respond to the vendor questions and clarifications submitted in response to this RFI.Question1What is the expected and current number of FTEs necessary to perform the work?Answer 16 FTE including PM dutiesQuestion2Is the program to grant access to data hosted at the contractor s facility?Answer 2The data is not hosted at the contractor's facility. It is data that is hosted in VA facilities and databases.Question3Who is the incumbent on this opportunity?Answer 3Business Information Technology Solutions, dba BITSQuestion4How are the physical documents attained and what is the storage requirements for the documents?Answer 4Physical documents are not attained. Access is granted to data electronically. Storage is not an issue or consideration.Question5The PWS references attachment ""Attachment H - SOP Healthcare Operations Access (HOA) Requests 7.2018"", however this document was not included on beta.SAM.gov. The form attached is ""Attachment H SOP Power of Attorney POA.pdf"". Can you please provide ""Attachment H - SOP Healthcare Operations Access (HOA) Requests 7.2018""?Answer 5Document attachedQuestion6What documentation does the VHA foresee the contractor to help develop?Answer 6Examples of documentation contractors might help development include standard operating procedures, listserv announcements, white papers, and guidance documents.Question7Can you please define what second-tier (or tier two support tickets) help desk support assistance refers to? What is the difference between first tier and second tier help desk?Answer 7First tier involves enabling CAPRI account access, resetting access and verify codes, and terminating accounts. Second tier involves resolving invalid pointer operation, resolving Windows error messages, and issues with electronic signature code at certain VistA systems.Question8What does the VHA mean by having the Program Assistant draft BAAs?Answer 8The program assistant will insert appropriate language in a templated document prior to sending to the client.Question9Do you foresee this opportunity becoming an SDVOSB set-aside?Answer 9Dependent on the results of market research.Question10Is there any technical infrastructure in place? Answer 10There are systems and tools in place that OI&T supports that are used. The SOPs will provide additional detail. Question11Would contractors need knowledge of specific document formats or programs to input the data they have access to.�Answer 11Yes. The details are provided in the SOPsQuestion12Who is the incumbent currently performing this effort?Answer 12Business Information Technology Solutions, dba BITSQuestion13Will the Government provide the historical level of effort (LOE) in man-years or labor hours?Answer 136 FTE including PM dutiesQuestion14The sources sought notice repeats submittal information requirements paragraphs g. and i.� Please confirm that it is not the Government s intent that the same information is provided twice?Answer 14Disregard III, 3, i. Provide a description of where your firm has managed and updated BAA databases in VA or within other leading commercial healthcare practice. Question15Which operations system they would preferred to use?Answer 15Windows 10 is required. Government Furnished Equipment will be provided with needed software.Question16Time line from start to finish on this opportunity?Answer 16Base + 4 options years, so 5 years total.Question17I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services.� If so, could I please find out the contractor name and contract number?Answer 17Business Information Technology Solutions, dba BITS; Contract Number: VA701-16-D-0006Question18Do you intend to set aside as an WOSB/EDWOSB or SDVOSB?Answer 18Dependent on the results of market research.Question19What is the NAICS code under which this is advertised?Answer 19541611Question20What is the deadline for submission of a response to the RFIAnswer 20Original submittal response date 1:00 PM EST December 11, 2019. Amended submittal response date 1:00 PM EST December 13, 2019. Question21Will the gov t consider a direct award to SDVOSB companies that carry these services?Answer 21Dependent on the results of market research.Question22I am hoping to find out if the subject effort is a new requirement or a follow-on to an existing contract? If the latter, can I please find out the incumbent contractor's name and contract number?Answer 22Business Information Technology Solutions, dba BITS; Contract Number: VA701-16-D-0006
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