DA10--Brand Name or Equal - Krames on Demand / Custom Content Builder Software or Equivalent Patient Education Content Platform - Minneapolis VA Medical Center
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 Minneapolis VA Medical Center is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Krames On-Demand (KOD) with Custom Content Builder (CCB) software solution, or an equivalent patient education content platform. This platform must support digital, print, and video formats. This is for information and planning purposes only; no proposals are being requested, and no contract will be awarded from this notice.
Scope of Work
The required patient education content platform must be an integrated, web-based solution capable of delivering materials in digital, print, and video formats. Key functionalities include:
- Content Management: Tools for customizing, editing, and creating new patient education materials, including importing and managing VA proprietary content.
- Multimedia Support: Access to a library of images and multimedia assets for embedding.
- Clinical Suitability: Provision of clinically accurate, reliable, and validated content compliant with federal accessibility standards.
- Workflow Integration: Web-based access compatible with existing clinical workflows, offering a stable and intuitive interface.
- Output Flexibility: Support for multiple output formats, including discharge instructions.
- Comprehensive Repository: A broad repository of patient education materials covering diverse clinical topics, with modification capabilities.
- Continuity: Ensuring ongoing access to updated educational content.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers), Size Standard: $47.0 Million
- Product/Service Code: DA10 (IT and Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service)
- Potential Contract Period: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods.
- Response Due: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research aims to inform the government's acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and other socio-economic categories of small businesses. Respondents must provide their socio-economic categories, SAM Unique Entity ID, and Government Contract POC.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors capable of providing the requested solution should submit proof of capability and answers to specific questions, including:
- Firm's socio-economic categories, SAM UEI, and Government Contract POC.
- Whether services can be ordered against an existing government contract (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Subcontracting plans, if any, including percentage and tasks.
- Estimated lead time for a fully functioning solution.
- Name of the solution, proprietary ownership status, or proof of authorized distributorship/resellership.
- Market research pricing by completing highlighted areas in the "ITEM INFORMATION" section.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. The government will not pay for information submitted. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.