Summary: The Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research for potential sources from the “Approved HCAHPS Survey Vendors” listing, for Hospital Consumer Assessment and Hospital Provider and Systems (HCAHPS) standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patient’s perspective on hospital inpatient care. Scope Contract services are being requested to meet the CMS HCAHPS requirements in developing and implementing a standardized survey instrument and data collection methodology for measuring patient perspective on inpatient care . Specific Education & Certification Requirements for this need may include: The company provider/company must be registered an approved to serve as a vendor for HCAHPS implementation as required by CMS (Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services). The Crownpoint Healthcare Facility is conducting this Sources Sought to identify two (2) or more businesses or small business contractors who possess the capabilities to provide services as specified above and to determine their availability, capability and adequacy. If your firm may be interested in this requirement, and has performed similar projects, we request the information shown below. If your firm is a qualified small business for the NAICS code 541611 ($16.5 dollars) please indicate as such in accordance with https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf As permitted by FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy for a possible Request for Proposal (RFP), to be issued at a later date, and in determining whether any type of small business set-aside is possible for this procurement or whether full and open competitive procedures should be utilized. This notice shall not be construed as a RFP or as any commitment or obligation on the part of the Government to issue a solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request, so proposals will not be considered. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Response is strictly voluntary – it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFP process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice. This is strictly market research and the Government will not entertain any questions. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the Sources Sought. Submission Instructions: Qualified firms shall submit a statement of interest on company letterhead demonstrating the firm’s qualifications to perform the defined work. Responses must be complete and sufficiently detailed to address the specific information. The documentation shall address, at a minimum, the following: A. Company Profile to include: 1. Company name and address; 2. Affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, and potential teaming partners; 3. Year the firm was established and number of employees; 4. Two points of contact (names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses); 5. DUNS number and CAGE Code, as registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov/: 6. Small Business designation/status (must correlate with SAM registration): _____ Small business _____ HUBZone _____ WOSB _____ 8(a) _____ VOSB _____ SDVOSB _____ Other Than Small Business _____ Small Disadvantaged Business
Vehicle: PSS
RFP release date: 8/20/2021
Proposal due date: 8/30/2021
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