Data Management/Maintenance for PCAT
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Data Management/Maintenance services for its Office of Primary Care Analytic Team (PCAT) at the Puget Sound Medical Center in Seattle, WA. This effort seeks to identify capable sources for the development, upgrade, and maintenance of systems to manage data acquisition, storage, access, and security. Responses are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement focuses on enhancing PCAT's ability to manage data from over 50 internal and external VA sources to support VHA and Office of Primary Care priorities, including care for complex patients, evidence-based practices, and telehealth optimization. Key activities include:
- Developing a Data Management Model with a focus on data governance.
- Conducting annual assessments of data maturity, current state, gaps, and strengths.
- Developing and implementing an annual Action Plan to address identified gaps.
- Providing implementation, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement of data systems.
- Educating and training users on legal and technical aspects of PCAT's data systems. Key deliverables include an Initial Data Management Model, Data Management Practices Assessments, Gap Analyses, Action Plans, and annual reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2030
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 518210 – Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting and Related Services (Small Business Size Standard: $40M)
- PSC/FSC: DA01 - IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Support Services (labor)
- Work Location: Primarily remote (4 days/week), with agency worksite at VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA.
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
- Published: February 20, 2026
Vendor Qualifications & Instructions
Vendors must demonstrate extensive experience with VHA compliance and risk management rules. Responses should include: Point of Contact, Business size, Short Description of Capabilities, Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer, VetCert certification (if applicable), and Unique Entity ID (UEI#).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal, Quotation, or Bid. It does not guarantee a future solicitation.