SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Virtual Interview Skills Training System - Information Package
- Notice Date
- 7/12/2016
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - Orlando (W900KK), 12211 Science Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32826-3224, United States
- ZIP Code
- 32826-3224
- Solicitation Number
- W900KK-16-VIRTUALINTERVIEWSKILLSTRAINING
- Archive Date
- 10/3/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kory Stiles, Phone: 4073843821
- E-Mail Address
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kory.d.stiles.civ@mail.mil
(kory.d.stiles.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- System Requirements Document (SRD) DRAFT VISTS SOW DRAFT Request for Information (RFI) Virtual Interview Skills Training System RFI Purpose THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY, it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI is developed for the express purpose of surveying interested sources on applicable services for a simulation based learning tool for practicing and obtaining feedback on the use of TEACH and MI skills. Supplement face-to-face training and coaching is required. The simulation based training tool will need to be customized to present multiple patient responses, based on the skills used or not used, to support development and enhancement of health care providers and clinicians conducting patient centered communication throughout the VHA Interested sources are invited to provide their approach to meet the requirements for the Virtual Interview Skills Training System as described below. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supplies or services whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties' expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS): 511210 Background VHA SimLEARN has identified a need for effective patient interviewing techniques. The VHA requires a simulation-based tool for practicing and obtaining feedback on interviewing using the TEACH, an acronym for Tune In, Explore, Assist, Communicate, and Honor and MI, an acronym for Motivational Interviewing skills to supplement face-to-face training and coaching techniques. The simulation-based tool needs to be customizable to present multiple patient responses during health care provider and clinician interviews. Providing these opportunities for continued learning is aligned with the VHA's strategic goal of providing care that is personalized, proactive, and veteran-centered. Training Capability The Contractor shall deliver a tool with the following capability of: GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE. Simulation based training tool used for developing and enhancing interviewing skills for health care providers and clinicians; a common Graphical User Interface (GUI) that can be resized by the user as well as a database that can accommodate 10,000 learners per year. SCENARIOS. • Two (2) obese veteran scenarios (one basic scenario and one advanced scenario) designed to train the learner to influence the simulated patient to enroll in a weight management program. • Two (2) diabetic (Diabetes Mellitus) and tobacco using veteran scenarios (one basic scenario and one advanced scenario) designed to train the learner to influence the simulated patient to stop using tobacco and/or engage in diabetes management. • Two (2) cardio vascular disease veteran scenarios (one basic scenario and one advanced scenario) designed to train the learner to influence the trainee to increase physical activity and/or participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program. • Two (2) chronic illness (Hypertension or Diabetes Mellitus) veteran scenarios (one basic scenario and one advanced scenario) designed to train the learner to influence the trainee to take medication and/or follow through with treatment/self-management recommendations. • Scenarios that target basic and advanced learners. • High degree of fidelity using simulated patients that model realistic verbal and non-verbal behaviors including posture, facial expression, and tone of voice. • Scenario simulated patients that react to learners' positive, negative, neutral actions, as well as errors of omission. • Scenario simulated patient behaviors that are not be limited to the most recent learner actions. Past learner actions that can be factored into future human actor/avatar behaviors once the learner has completed at least two actions. SCORING. Scoring that assesses the learner for correct, incorrect, and neutral responses as well as errors of omission. ADMINISTRATION. Collect data on individual and aggregate system usage rates and generate reports on usage rates. • Generate reports on individual and aggregated performance over time. • Printing scoring, usage, and performance data reports. • Allow learners to be associated with 200 facilities. Allow designated individuals to generate data reports on a single, limited group, or all facility locations. • Allow administrators to elevate user privileges to access usage data and learner performance data. The VA is in need of two versions: STANDALONE SYSTEM Playable in an Internet Explorer browser on a standard VA enterprise Gold-Build computer via optical drive (CD/DVD) without degradation and without a web connection. The standard VA enterprise Gold-Build computer system specifications are: • Intel i5 computer with 4GB RAM • Microsoft Windows 7 enterprise 64bit Service Pack 1 Operating System • Internet Explorer Version 11.0 Web Browser • Flash Player Version 10.0.0 or better • Adobe Reader Version 9.0 or better • Direct X Runtime Version 11.0 • NVidia 4200M Graphics Card (Driver version 327.62) NETWORKED SYSTEM Accessible remotely via a Government approved electronic computing device with encrypted smart technology providing controlled access. The networked computer system specifications are: • PowerEdge R820: PowerEdge R820 • Processor: 2x Intel® Xeon® E5-4650L 2.60GHz, 20M Cache, 8.0GP/s QPI, Turbo, 8 Core, 115W, Max Mem 1600MHz • Chassis Configuration: 2.5" Chassis with up to 16 Hard Drives • Additional Processor: Upgrade to Four Intel® Xeon® E5-4650L 2.60GHz, 20M Cache, 8.0GP/s QPI, Turbo, 8C, 115W • Memory Configuration Type: Performance Optimized with Sparing • Memory DIMM Type and Speed: 1333 MHz RDIMMs • Memory Capacity: 32GB RDIMM, 1333 MT/s, Low Volt, Quad Rank, x4 Data Width • Operating System: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Datacenter Edition (4 CPU), x64 • Enabled Virtualization: Hyper-V role enabled with pre-installed DATACT OS on included Virtual Hard Disk • OS Partitions: Maximum Partition Size Override for Microsoft Window s Factory Installed • OS Media Kits: Window s Server 2008 R2 SP1, Datacenter Edition (2CPU), x64, Media Kit • RAID Configuration: No RAID for H310 (1-16 HDDs) • RAID Controller: PERC H310 Adapter RAID Controller • Hard Drives: 146GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gbps 2.5in Hot-plug Hard Drive • Embedded Systems Management: iDRAC7 Express • Select Network Adapter: Broadcom 5720 QP 1 GB Network Daughter Card • Power Supply: Dual, Hot-plug, Redundant Power Supply (1+1), 1100W DC Scope Assist in providing veteran-centered patient interviewing skills for health care providers and clinicians. The system will be used to supplement face-to-face training and coaching and will support the development and enhancement of health care providers and clinicians who interview patients throughout the VHA facilities. Response Content Provide company capabilities and experience relative to the services and competencies (skill sets) identified above. Provide a rough order of magnitude (ROM). In addition, please mark and provide details to assist in commerciality determination: Commerciality Determination a. ( ) Our Virtual Interview Skills Training System as described above, has been performed to the general public. b. ( ) Our Virtual Interview Skills Training System as described above, has been performed on a competitive basis to multiple state and local governments. c. ( ) Neither of the above applies. Explain. Response Guidance Responses are limited to 15 pages (double sided will be counted as two), single-spaced, minimum font is 12 point, Times New Roman on.pdf format. The Government will not review any pages beyond the 15-page limit. Company information should include: a) Your company name, address, CAGE Code / DUNS Number, POINT OF CONTACT, email addresses, phone and Fax numbers, and the company's web page (if applicable); b) Number of Employees and three year average revenue. All responses are due by 1600 hours on 29 July, 2016 to the main POINT OF CONTACT listed below. Questions in response to this RFI may be directed to the POINT OF CONTACTs listed below: Main Point of Contact: Contract Speicalist Kory Stiles Kory.d.stiles.civ@mail.mil 407-384-3821 Secondary Point of Contact Dr. Harroll J. Ingram harroll.j.ingram2.civ@mail.mil DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products.
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