Notice Of Intent to Sole Source

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is issuing a sole-source purchase order to Engineered Care, INC. under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1). The goal of this contract is to provide a software solution that enhances the patient discharge process for veterans at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Healthcare System in Jackson, MS. Work Details The contractor will deliver a software solution that includes: - Creation of After Hospital Care Plans with health literacy appropriate patient discharge instructions. - Report functionality for continual quality improvement and performance tracking. - An administrative interface for user management and application configuration. - Integration with VistA software for evidence-based discharge instructions. - Development of a patient-friendly discharge instruction booklet that reduces unnecessary readmissions and educates veterans about their care and VA programs. - Installation, configuration, and customization of the AHCP software at GVSM VAMC, including user account creation and branding requirements. - Provision of periodic performance reporting during installation and deployment, with real-time access for Jackson VAMC to verify compliance. Period of Performance 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), with options for additional years. Place of Performance G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Veterans Healthcare System located at 1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216-5116. Bidder Requirements The opportunity is set aside as '8(A) Sole Source (8AN)'. Bidders must demonstrate capability to provide required supplies without deviation. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 36C26122P0901, awarded to Engineered Care for an “After Hospital Care Plan Software Subscription” (base year plus four option years) valued at $100,000. The current sole-source requirement is also for an After Hospital Care Plan software solution, including creation of discharge plans, reporting/performance tracking, administrative configuration, and integration with VistA at the same VA facility in Jackson, MS—suggesting the work is a continuation or follow-on of the existing AHCP software subscription and deployment activities.