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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF APRIL 02, 2011 FBO #3416
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99 -- CHIO 11-56 Emerging Health Technologies (EHT) Communication Services - Attachment

Notice Date

3/31/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541618 — Other Management Consulting Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contract Activity Central;4141 Rockside Rd, Suite 110;Seven Hills OH 44131
 

ZIP Code

44131
 

Solicitation Number

VA70111RI0120
 

Response Due

4/15/2011
 

Archive Date

6/14/2011
 

Point of Contact

Stefanie Perry
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

CHIO 1-56 Emerging Health Technologies (EHT) Communication Services Request for Information VA-701-11-RI- 0120 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. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement for Emerging Health Technology (EHT) Communication Services. At this time, no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. II. Background: Emerging Health Technology (EHT) generates many products such as studies and reports, and must ensure that these products are available to all stakeholders. The mission of EHT is not only the technical evaluation of emerging health information technologies, but to actively and effectively engage VHA clinical end users into the process. The EHT activities are guided by our business stakeholders and we strive to develop our communications through focused improvements in, collaboration and information accessibility. Under a previous contract EHT has realized the initial goals and objectives for an effective communications system. As EHT moves forward it becomes increasingly important that our stakeholders are made aware of our products and services and are afforded the opportunity to directly communicate with us via a variety of communication modalities and provide feedback and ideas. III. Requirements: The VA seeks support of the Emerging Health Technology Communication Program for a clear, consistent, and timely means of communication among all stakeholders. The contractor shall support the EHT communications program through multi-faceted modalities, bi-directional communication and tailoring communication media and tools to meet stakeholders' preferences. Support will fall under the following service categories: 1) Coordination, creation and dissemination of EHT communication related information: The contractor shall produce cogent communication materials, maintain and develop content for EHT communication and collaboration sites, maintain the communication materials library and provide an information gateway for EHT related materials. Deliverables include analyses, reports, briefing materials, wiki articles, newsletters, brochures, presentations, videos, podcasts, and a communication library. 2) Establish and maintain EHT communication and collaboration web and SharePoint sites: The contractor shall leverage communication technologies, maintain the EHT communication and collaboration sites, identify new modalities or modifications to support brand identity and EHT goals and objectives, provide creative design and development services, track usage on the sites, and tailor communication media, messages and tools to meet audience preferences. Deliverables include communication and collaboration sites and project sub-sites with various web parts, libraries, lists, and discussions and metrics reports. 3) Quality assurance of EHT communications content: The contractor shall proof-read and edit communication materials created by EHT. Deliverables include reports, briefing materials, newsletters, presentations, and brochures. 4) Technical writer services - The contractor shall produce professional grade materials. Deliverables include reports, articles, and briefings. 5) Facilitation services - The contractor shall facilitate meetings, disseminate materials, publish agendas, provide summaries, and monitor progress on action items and milestones. Deliverables include meeting agendas and summaries, and progress reports on action items and milestones. IV. Submittal Information: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 15 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum. The Government will not review any other data, attachments that are in excess to the 10 pages. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: 1.Company name and address 2.Company point of contact name, telephone number and email addres 3.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, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners 4.If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS 5.Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response 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. 6.Past Experience: Brief summary of the company history relative to similar requirements. Offer may provide the following information on a maximum of three similar projects for which the responder was a prime or subcontractor. a.The name, address, and value of each project b.The Prime Contract Type, Firm Fixed-Price, or Time and Material c.The name, telephone and address of the owner of each project d.A description of each project and why it is relevant to this requirement. Include difficulties and successes e.Your company's role and services provided for each project. It is requested that the above information be provided no later than April 15, 2011 at 1:00PM EST. Responses should be emailed to Stefanie Perry at Stefanie.Perry@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. Example: RFI VA-701-11-RI-0120, CHIO 11-56, EHT Communication Services DISCLAIMER This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice 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.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/ISC/OISC/VA70111RI0120/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA-701-11-RI-0120 VA-701-11-RI-0120_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=187417&FileName=VA-701-11-RI-0120-000.doc)

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Record

SN02414270-W 20110402/110331234748-2f0f1160cced52aff9fce9b25c6d3a21 (fbodaily.com)
 

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