Analysis of an Intervention for Prevention of Functional Decline in a Frail Rural Elderly Population

THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis for the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORPH) with The Center for Aging and Healthcare in WV, Inc. 517 Market Street, Dils Building, Parkersburg, WV 26101. The purpose of this procurement is to modify the CMS demonstration model of primary care physician – health promotion nurse team, to develop the new rural intervention to prevent functional decline in a frail elderly population and to assess the intervention in a sample of frail rural elderly receiving care at rural community health centers, a primary care setting generally available in many rural areas. The period of performance for this project is for eight (8) months. NAICS Code: 541720. This procurement shall be processed in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 13. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is on file, which states and supports that The Center for Aging and Healthcare in WV, Inc is uniquely qualified to carry out these activities, has extensive experience working on rural health issues with a particular concentration on rural elderly health issues and has the exclusive rights to the data that is required to this project. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however, all capability statements received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.