R--DENVER NURSING SERVICES

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Information gathered will be considered in order to determine the feasibility of a small business providing the necessary support and whether adequate competition exists to set-aside the competition for small business. The information requested will be used within Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Please note that VA will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this Sources Sought. The acquisition strategy for this requirement has yet to be determined. Description The VA is conducting market research to determine the feasibility of a company providing contract services for the VA. The VA is anticipating awarding a contract for Managed Service Provider (MSP) services for temporary nursing staff. The MSP will provide healthcare providers for specific positions within VA health care facilities. This requirement is for services within VISN 19 which includes: Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Utah. Scope The MSP will be required to provide qualified medical staff to VA Medical Center (VAMC and clinics, and manage, using a Vendor Management System (VMS) or a similar software program. The MSP contractor will be responsible to on-board/off board all qualified staffing. A MSP staffing specialist(s) will be present at the Denver VAMC Monday through Friday, 0730-1600. The MSP staffing specialist(s) must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours. Information Requested Parties interested in assisting the VA with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format of a White Paper as outlined below. The White Paper should be concise (no more than 7 pages) and address only the information requested below (title pages, cover letter, etc., will not count against the 7 page limit). Again, this information will support market research activities within the VA. I. Company Information (General) II. Capabilities (General): Generally describe your company's abilities and interest in fulfilling VA's Managed Services Provider requirement. Specifically address the information above. The VA is not asking for disclosure of specific or detailed innovative solutions. A. Knowledge and expertise related to Managed Services Provider services. B. Provide examples of VMS, specific reports necessary to manage temporary staffing. III. Business size: The NAICS for this effort is 561320, Temporary Help Services. The Small Business Administration small business size standard for NAICS code 561320, Temporary Help Services is $13.5 million annual average receipts (total or gross income). IV. Any other information deemed useful to VA. Submission Information Responses to this Sources Sought and any questions must be submitted via e-mail to Shellie Murphy at [email protected] or Christine Rogge at [email protected] no later than 1400 MST, Friday, 27 December 2013. Questions must be submitted no later than 1400 MST, Thursday, 18 December 2013.