Request for Information - - Applied Clinical Epidemiology

The RFI originally posted under N65236_SNOTE_00024732 on 17 July 2011withresponses due on 09 August 2011 is hereby extended until 23 August 2011. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic, Code 6.3.2.0 isseeking information on commercially-available Applied Clinical Epidemiology(ACE) systems. Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) requires the capability toaggregate emerging clinical discoveries to improve the rate of adoptionutilizing advanced Information Management/Information Technology (IM/IT). Specific metrics and data assessments are necessary to identify relevantbiomedical technologies amenable to IM/IT decision support tools at the Pointof Care (POC). Clinical assessment and treatment options are increasinglytailored to previously unknown individual patient needs in a trend known asPrecision Care (PC). ACE will create the processes for systematic clinicalvalidation of the technologies as well as work with other Air Force MedicalOperations Agency (AFMOA) consultants to assure integration into clinicalworkflow processing that include the entire health care delivery team. Submittals due on 23 August 2011. The information received shall be reviewed to conduct objective, comparativeassessments and validation of commercial equipment and systems. This RFI is forinformation gathering and planning purposes only, and should not be construedas a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Governmentdoes not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise payfor the information solicited. All information received will be treated aspublic knowledge; therefore, vendors should not submit proprietary informationin response to this RFI. Specific information sought includes:1. Company information, including name, address, URL, revenue, and number ofemployees.2. Whether the company is a manufacturer or distributor.3. A point of contact for follow-up information, and the point of contactsphone number and e-mail address.4. A brief description (75 words or less) of capabilities and existing orrelated products.5. Any relevant cost information such as purchase price and General ServicesAdministration (GSA) schedule information. The technical point of contact is Joe Schepisi at [email protected]. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only, and shouldnot be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI orotherwise pay for the information solicited. E-mail your non-technical contract related questions and submissions to theContract Specialist, Paula Somers, at [email protected].