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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 13, 2011 FBO #3549
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99 -- Revisions to iMedConsent Training Modules - Attachment

Notice Date

8/11/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Program Contracting Activity Central;6150 Oak Tree Blvd, Suite 300;Independence OH 44131
 

ZIP Code

44131
 

Solicitation Number

VA70111RI0407
 

Response Due

8/18/2011
 

Archive Date

10/17/2011
 

Point of Contact

Jonathan Chisholm
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

Revisions to iMedConsent Training Modules I. Introduction: This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA is currently conducting market research to locate qualified, experienced and interested potential sources. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be incurred by interested parties in responding to this sources sought announcement. The Veterans Health Administration is seeking interested sources (contractors) for a near-future solicitation and procurement of revision services to the iMedConsent Training Modules. At this time no solicitation exists. Therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. This nationwide effort will include a subscription that is available to all Veterans Affairs facilities. II. Background: The National Center for Ethics in Health Care (NCEHC) of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is seeking a contractor to update two online training modules which help VHA clinicians and staff members understand and use the iMedConsent software package. III. Requirements: SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES Specific requirements for each training module are contained in Section B. 1.Task One: The contractor shall develop a detailed work plan and briefing for the VA project team, which presents the contractor's plan for completing the task order, including specific milestones and timelines. Deliverable One: Work plan and briefing 2.Task Two: The contractor shall develop a detailed plan for the design and functionality of the revised education modules. Draft plans and storyboards shall be presented to the COTR for review and feedback. Deliverable Two: Plans and storyboards for training modules 3.Task Three: The contractor shall deliver access to prototypes of the updated training modules. The modules will be fully functional, running on Deliverable Three: Prototypes of training modules 4.Task Four: The contractor shall incorporate all COTR-directed feedback on the prototype modules into the final training modules. Deliverable Four: Final delivery of completed training modules 5.Task Five: To ensure complete functionality within the VA TMS environment, the contractor shall work with VA staff as needed to ensure the course navigates, passes data to and from the TMS correctly, and displays correctly to users of the course. Section B: Specifications of training modules Training modules must be focused to serve an audience of adult professionals in a work environment who have severe restrictions on their time. Online resources must be fully compatible with all major web browsers. Modules must be installed and fully functional both the VACO server hosting NCEHC files, and installed and fully functional on the VA TMS website. The course shall be produced using non-proprietary, industry standard programming or authoring tools (ex. HTML, xHTML, CSS, include, JavaScript, Flash, Photoshop, Captivate and Dreamweaver). The VA utilizes Adobe Flash CS3 (preferably ActionScript 2), Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, and Adobe Photoshop. Development of the course shall conform to the VA Standard Desktop Configuration available in Appendix A. The course shall be conformant with the SCORM version 1.2 or 2004 (v. 2). Version of SCORM will be determined by the VA within the first two weeks of award of contract. iMedConsent Training Course Content and courses are described as follows: iMedConsent End-User Training. The online learning module aids clinicians in learning how to utilize all aspects of the iMedConsent software program. The module will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Chapters in the module will include the following content: 1.Launching iMedConsent and trouble shooting (e.g., Clinical Context issues) 2.Intro to the iMedConsent interface. i.Language ii.Views iii.Gallery 3.Selecting and completing a consent form. i.Searching ii.Specialties (including related documents) iii.Favorites iv.All documents to sign v.Basic and Step-by-Step vi.Selecting single and multiple documents vii.Completing a consent (Step-by-Step, Basic, and Spanish) 4.Overview of patient education resources (drug information, anatomical pictures and diagrams, education materials at 2 reading levels) 5.Completing an advance directive. iMedConsent Administrator Training. The facility-based VHA employees who maintain and update the iMedConsent software program are responsible for a variety of tasks. The Administrator Training module will take approximately 120 minutes to complete from start to finish. However, the module should facilitate learning in "chunks" so that trainees are able to choose chapters of interest and complete them independently as needed. This online module will include chapters on how to: 1.Build new forms and documents in iMedConsent a.Child consents b.Normal documents c.Progress note which populates non-signature data from a "Normal Document". d.Importing and exporting documents e.Insert header f.Edit Header g.Understand types of fields h.Search and Insert field i.Create Field j.Copy/Modify existing field k.Edit the Non-Editable Facility and Directions fields l.Editing the Additional Information Screen - policy review m.Edit Facility Specific field n.Edit a field o.Image Editor p.PDF Documents q.Overview of Field Order and Creating Rules for Normal Documents 2.Spanish User Interface Features 3.508 Mode 4.Document Activity Profiles (DAP's) a.Understand all sections of a DAP and what each controls b.Build DAP to support a new normal document and a new associated progress note c.Sharing (Shadowing) Consent and Non-Consent Forms Across Multiple Specialties 5.Troubleshoot technical problems as they arise. a.Orphaning and unorphaning documents b.Error log c.Job monitor d.Deleting Unnecessary Files from the iMedConsent Server 6.Generate usage reports. a.Content Library b.Content Usage c.Content Usage by Specialty d.All Documents to Sign 7.Use of Package Manager 8.Administrator "Favorites Management" 9.Associating documents (creating "related documents") 10.Effectively manage responsibilities related to program maintenance. Attachment C: VA Standard Desktop Configuration Software. This is the VA standard office automation software suite. This standard is current as of April 2006. ConfigurationStandard Operating SystemMost current authorized release of Windows NT-based operating system (currently Windows XP Professional) Office Automation Suite (provided under corporate license)Most current authorized release of the Microsoft Office suite (currently Microsoft Office 2007) BrowserIE 6.0 with 128-bit encryption Anti-virus software (provided under corporate license)Most current release of the corporate anti-virus software at all times; laptops should be plugged in to network at least every 6 weeks for update Corporate security clients as developed and implemented This includes HIPS, for example Terminal emulation software (to connect to legacy systems)Locally-configured terminal emulation software as needed Software refresh rate (time to upgrade software)Within 1 year of authorization of new version Update schedule (date of next change in standard configuration)Every year in June Other software Adobe Acrobat Reader- most current version of Acrobat Reader Macromedia- most current version of Macromedia Flash Hardware. These are the suggested minimum hardware configurations for three standard desktop configurations. These configurations were last updated in April 2006. ConfigurationMinimum AcceptableTypicalLaptop/Notebook Processor 866MHz2.6 GHz 64-bit2 GHz (64-bit recommended) Memory (RAM)512 Mb1 Gb1 Gb Hard Drive20 Gb80 Gb80 Gb Video CardSuper VGAPCI ExpressStandard to laptop CD-ROM/DVD Drive32x CD16x CD/DVD RWCD/DVD RW Monitor17" VGA,.28 pixel resolution17" or 19" LCDStandard to laptop LAN interface10/100 remote wake-on-LAN Ethernet interface10/100/1000 remote wake-on-LAN Ethernet interface, IPV6 ready10/100/1000 remote wake-on-LAN Ethernet interface card or docking station, IPV6 ready Keyboard101-key101-keyStandard to laptop MouseMS-compatible Wheel or Button MouseMS-compatible Wheel or Button MouseMS-compatible Wheel or Button Mouse Sound CardWindows NT/W2K compatible sound cardWindows XP compatible sound cardStandard to laptop ModemNot authorized in most casesNot authorized in most casesWireless 802.11G/B modem Smart Card ReaderCompliant with PC/SC specifications and ISO 7816 Smart Card Standards; must be on Windows Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). May be internal or external.Compliant with PC/SC specifications and ISO 7816 Smart Card Standards; must be on Windows Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). May be internal or external.Compliant with PC/SC specifications and ISO 7816 Smart Card Standards; must be on Windows Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Laptop external only. OtherUniversal Serial Bus 2 port (may be internal or external)At least 4 Universal Serial Bus 2 port (2 with front access)Universal Serial Bus 2 port Minimum hardware refresh rate (time to replace device)As soon as possibleEvery 4 yearsEvery 4 years Update schedule (date of next change in standard configuration)At least once per year; HW configurations will be reviewed frequently and updated as necessary.At least once per year; HW configurations will be reviewed frequently and updated as necessary.At least once per year; HW configurations will be reviewed frequently and updated as necessary. IV. Submittal Information: Contractors having the skills and capabilities necessary to perform the stated requirements should submit a response of no more than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12 point font minimum. The Government will not review any other data or attachments that are in excess of the 3 pages. Companies should provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate their capability to fulfill these requirements. Please submit responses via e-mail to Jonathan.Chisholm@va.gov by August 18, 2011 at 4:30p Eastern Time. Interested parties shall furnish the following minimum information: 1.Company name and address 2.Company point of contact name, telephone number and email address 3.Company business size and status (i.e., Large Business, Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information: parent company, joint venture partners, potential teaming partners 4.If the company holds a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract, list the GSA Contract Number and relevant SINS 5.Capabilities/Qualifications: A written response providing clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capacity to fulfill this requirement. Description of your company offers to perform services described in the scope of work. Disclaimer: This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
 

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