Poison Control Services

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5. It is for market research purposes to determine the availability of qualified contractors capable of providing poison control center services for VA Medical Centers located in West Virginia. This notice is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the U.S. Government to any contract.

Interested and capable respondents are asked to provide specific information to assist the government in its market research. This includes:

• Business information (name, address, type, socio-economic status, contact person).
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
• Confirmation of small business status under NAICS code 923120 (Administration of Public Health Services).
• A capability statement and summary of previous experience demonstrating the ability to provide poison control center services, referencing an attached Statement of Work.
• Information on whether the company holds a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract.

The response deadline is April 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for poison control services, including assessment and emergency treatment recommendations for various accidental exposures and overdoses.

• Provide assessment guidance on poison accidents, including:

  • Treatment for accidental poisonings
  • Poison prevention information
  • Assistance with drug overdoses
  • Information on bites and stings (insects, spiders, snakes)
  • Adverse reactions to drugs and chemicals, and drug interactions
  • Poisoning of animals
  • Hazardous spill and occupational exposures to chemicals
  • Chronic lead poisoning
  • Toxic/non-toxic plant information
  • Educational programs

• Provide unlimited calls to a toll-free Poison Control Center staffed by certified registered nurses.

• Provide 24-hour availability to the Poison Control Center Physician Medical Director for emergency poisoning management.

• Provide customized faxed transmissions to supplement information.

• Manage hazardous chemical exposures using specific software for identification of hazardous materials.

• Attend hospital health fairs upon request (subject to staff availability).

• Provide hospital in-services and continuing education programs on toxicology topics upon request (subject to staff availability).

• Provide educational materials (e.g., "Mr. YUK") free of charge in reasonable quantities.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031.

• Places of Performance: Beckley VAMC, Hershel "Woody” Williams VAMC (Huntington VAMC), Louis A. Johnson VAMC (Clarksburg VAMC), and Martinsburg VAMC.

• The document extensively details requirements related to Information Security and Privacy Language, including:

  • Compliance with Federal laws, regulations, VA directives, and handbooks.
  • Government rights to data and intellectual property.
  • Use and protection of VA information.
  • Audits, assessments, and investigations by VA.
  • Encryption standards for storing and transmitting sensitive information.
  • Firewall and web services security controls.
  • Reporting of security incidents.
  • Compliance with cybersecurity frameworks and risk management.
  • Product integrity, authenticity, and anti-tampering measures.
  • Prevention of viruses, firmware, and malware.
  • Cryptographic requirements.
  • Patching governance.
  • Specific requirements for medical devices and specialized systems.
  • Data center provisions and network security.

• No Government furnished property/equipment will be provided; the Vendor is responsible for all necessary property/equipment.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5. It is for market research purposes only to determine the availability of qualified contractors capable of providing poison control center services for VA Medical Centers located in West Virginia. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or a promise to issue one in the future. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

Interested and capable respondents are asked to provide the following:

• Business name, address, business type, socio-economic status, and point of contact information.
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
• Confirmation if the company is considered small under the NAICS code (923120 Administration of Public Health Services).
• A capability statement and summary of previous experience demonstrating the company's ability to provide cable television services, referencing an attached Statement of Work.
• Information on whether the company holds a GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract and the contract number.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only. Responding does not preclude participation in any future RFQ if one is issued.