7A21--Care Transitions Portal Software (VA-26-00040257)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Technology Acquisition Center NJ (36C10B), has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for a license to use Care Transitions Portal Software. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, aiming to gather input on a requirement to create an 'After Hospital Care Plan' for patients discharged from six Veterans Administration Medical Centers (VAMCs) within VISN 6. The software is intended to improve patient understanding of their care, streamline the discharge process, and reduce readmissions. Responses are due by February 9th, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a license to use the Care Transitions Portal software. The software will be housed on a VA server and requires integration with the VISTA system and the VA's existing Health Record – Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). The RFI includes a Draft Product Description (PD) detailing specific software requirements, Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements, project management, technical support, maintenance, security, and Section 508 compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- Set-Aside: None specified (This is an RFI for market research purposes)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 12-month base period with two 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: February 9th, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Published: February 3rd, 2026.
Information Requested from Vendors
Vendors are asked to provide a Capabilities Statement addressing:
- Point of Contact information.
- Company size status relative to NAICS code 513210 (or proposed alternative NAICS with rationale).
- Details on joint ventures, teaming arrangements, or strategic alliances.
- Experience with Care Transitions Portal Software and its deployment.
- A summary of the technical approach to meet VA requirements as detailed in the attached Draft Product Description (PD), including any necessary modifications.
- Confirmation that the proposed solution is the commercial-off-the-shelf Care Transitions Portal Software.
- Confirmation of the software's interface capability with VA's existing Health Record – Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
- Proposed staffing plan and ability to meet PWS timelines.
- Information on availability of services/products under existing Federal Contract Vehicles.
Submission Details
- This RFI is for information and planning only; it is NOT a solicitation. No proposals should be submitted.
- Responses must be submitted via email to Ivan.Varela@va.gov.
- Vendors are responsible for marking proprietary information. The Government will not pay for submitted information.