Updated: September 3, 2019.
The solicitation documents have now been released.
Re: Solicitation Number: 36C77619R0010
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) anticipates soliciting proposals and subsequently awarding a Multiple-Award, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns for the Human Factors Engineering (HFE) program. Please Note: this is being issued in connection with Request for Information (RFI) 36C77619Q0125.
The scope of the procurement is to obtain human factors engineering support services for the HFE office. The Contractor shall provide human factors engineering support from knowledgeable resources with appropriate training, education, expertise and credentials to conduct the studies in accordance with HFE and VA policies and procedures. The Contractor shall develop, submit, and execute scientifically valid studies that include objectives, background, methodology, data analysis and results discussion that is consistent with the nature of the study. While occasional organizational changes may occur, the scope of this effort is intended to include projects and programs listed below as well as new ones that may emerge:
Legacy VistA/CPRS: VA s current electronic health record (EHR) system. Includes the Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV) and CPRS support on national releases.
Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM): a new electronic health record system that will facilitate interoperability with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other health care partners to enhance patient-centered, team-based and evidence-based care by giving health care providers a complete picture of a patient s care and treatment history.
Connected Care: tools for Veterans, family caregivers, and clinicians provided through a number of modalities including smartphones, tablets, kiosks and websites. My HealtheVet, Web and Mobile Solutions, and Telehealth are part of this suite.
Community Care: refers eligible Veterans for care in the community, collecting data about the care provided and patient outcomes achieved, and paying for the care.
