SOURCES SOUGHT This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size relative to NACIS 541430. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses are not considered responses to any potential solicitation announcement. (DRAFT) Statement of Work Electronic Submission Support for Magnet Redesignation Document Background and Objectives The Michael E. DeBakey VAMC, as part of its mission for quality health care with Veterans, is seeking Magnet re-designation (it s forth designation). The Magnet Recognition Program was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize health care organizations for nursing excellence. An electronic submission is the required method for the report that must be submitted for re-designation. This saves paper, binding costs, and can easily be updated. An outside vendor, who is familiar with the ANCC requirements, is able to create a website and ensure that it has been tested for quality and ready for submission. Contractor shall provide the following objectives for this support for an electronic submission are to: 1) develop a web-based report that is compliant with the ANCC guidelines for electronic submission; 2) provide a report that is easy for appraisers to navigate and review; 3) provide ability for ongoing updates and maintenance 4) ensure submission is reviewable anywhere at any time; 5) increase presentation quality; 6) provide a secure website. Requirements: Based on the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program, the contractor shall provide following support needed to submit the electronic documents: Creating timelines for completion of the Magnet redesignation report; Developing the report in a web-based format, CD-ROM or flash/thumb drive; Developing a report not to exceed the equivalent of 350 pages, excluding the nurse sensitive indicators and nurse satisfaction data; Clearly labeling the report with the name of the organization; Organizing all components by folder and file format according to Magnet Application Manual, including a Table of Contents for the report and each section; Organizing documents with hyperlinks to evidence that return to the narrative; Testing links prior to sending the report to the appraisers and the Magnet Program Office; Developing a report that is easy to navigate; Being compliant with the ANCC guidelines for submission; and Providing a support team to the MEDVAMC s Magnet Program Director and Magnet Steering Committee throughout the development process. The contractor shall provide a website that complies with the following requirements: Website specifications A self-contained website that contains the entire contents of client s Magnet® document in an easily navigable form. Website shall run on any external-facing web server running IIS 6+ or Linux Apache Final file size of website should not exceed 1.5 GB (includes everything) Website should require no additional applications or equipment to host Website shall be viewable on all major web browsers, primarily: MS Internet Explorer v.7 or higher Firefox Safari Chrome Opera Website shall be able to link electronic document files (Adobe Acrobat Reader v.6 or higher) Navigation on all web pages shall include: Home Page Organizational Overview (OO) Transformational Leadership (TL) Structural Empowerment (SE) Exemplary Professional Practice (EP) New Knowledge, Improvements & Innovations (NK) Glossary Attachments & Reference Documents Further navigation provided within each section for each narrative as follows: OO OO1 through OO20 (including OOIOM) TL TL1 through TL9EO SE SE1 through SE11 EP EP1 through EP23EO NK NK1 through NK6EO Experience The contractor shall have an experienced Senior Nurse Consultant (SNC) as Project Manager. The SNC shall have prior experience as a Magnet® Project Director that achieved a successful designation/re-designation with their organization. All interested firms shall provide the following information: company name, address, point of contact, phone number, email address, capability statement, business size, DUNS and GSA contract (if any) pursuant to the NAICS code 541430. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to
[email protected]. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses shall be received in writing no later than Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10a.m. CST. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties shall respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.