This is a Request for Information (RFI) - Sources Sought Notice ONLY. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. The United States (US) Government is seeking sources in order to determine socio-economic competition. The resulting information will be used to determine if there are sufficient resources to support a set-aside for the solicitation, and award of a contract in support of the Army Reserve Command. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the U.S. Government is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this sources sought notice. The US Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), and the small business size standard is $15 million. It is a requirement that all contractors doing business with the Department of Defense be registered and approved through The System for Award Management (SAM). This is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidates the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, and EPLS. There is no fee to register for this site. Entities may register at no cost directly from this page. The place of performance is located in GA, not Fort Bragg, NC. The proposed performance start date will be on or about March 2018. The Solicitation number is W91YTZ-18-R-0025, and will be posted on the FedBiz Opps website at https://www.fbo.gov

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items, and nonpersonal services necessary to perform the task defined in the attached draft Performance Work Statements (PWS).

The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Professional Management Command - Credentialing Division (APMCCD), formerly Army Reserve Clinical Credentialing Affairs - ARCCA), is responsible for ensuring the U.S. Army Reserve Clinical force is appropriately credentialed in an efficient, cost effective manner to facilitate privileging for mobilization and training and enhances the readiness of the U.S. Army Reserve. Work will be in support of the PWS and shall be primarily located and performed in Georgia. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed Price (FFP) contract. The contractor shall maintain and manage PCF for all designated privilege and non-privileged providers IAW AR 40-68, Clinical Quality Management Requirements. The contractor shall create, manage, and maintain PCFs for all Army Reserve Licensed Practical Nurses (Military occupational Specialty (MOS) 68C). The contractor shall store and maintain credentialing files as outlined in AR 40-68, be maintained in an ICTB ready state at all times. ICTB ready is defined as a PCF containing all required documents in a current valid status. The requirement is to set up a credentialing department with the contractor providing all personnel, tools, materials, supervision, and other non-personal services necessary to perform the task. Credentialing knowledge means the contractor understands the process of obtaining medical documentation and maintaining those documents in a current status in accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 40-68. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing personnel with credentialing expertise as follows:

Program Manager(s)
Project Lead(s)
Subject Matter Expert(s)
Senior Information Technology Specialist
Information Technology Specialist(s)
Technical Writers / Content Managers
Management Analyst(s)
Administrative Assistant(s)

If your company is interested in competing for this project, all questions below shall be responded to. Please submit the following documentation no later than 24 January 2018 at 11:00 AM EST, to Ms. Vickie Grant, at [email protected].

Name of Company, point of contact, phone number, and email address

Large or Small Business

Security or Facility clearances maintained in accordance with DoD Directive 5220.22-M, and Industrial Security Regulation DoD 5220-22R

DUNS number and CAGE code

System for Award Management (SAM) registration status

Information in sufficient detail regarding previous experience (indicate whether as a prime contractor or subcontractor) on similar requirements (include size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government or commercial), pertinent certifications, etc., that will facilitate making a capability determination such as security clearances, lead time for implementation. Include current and previous FSS/GSA Contract number, if applicable.

Please provide total number of years of credentialing experience for the required personnel noted above.

No telephonic responses will be addressed or returned.

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