Modular Acquisition Sample Clauses

Modular Acquisition. 6.4.1 In planning for the future, HCA has developed a modular strategy that enables flexibility to add, remove, or replace Modules as regulations, technology, and user needs change. HCA’s modular acquisition approach seeks to incrementally add, remove, or replace Modules to maintain ProviderOne as a modern MMIS into the future. 6.4.2 The Parties desire to protect Contractor’s ability to participate in bidding on Modular Acquisition components, Modules, and/or services. Unless otherwise agreed upon, when HCA administers a competitive solicitation for a Modular Acquisition, Contractor will not be obligated to perform any role that would preclude Contractor’s eligibility to bid, as determined by HCA. However, the Parties recognize that HCA may conduct a Modular Acquisition without launching a competitive procurement; for example, HCA may select a contractor from a cooperative contract or re-purpose an existing solution. Regardless of the method, Contractor will cooperate with all contracted entities and with HCA, and will perform related activities in accordance with the Agreement. 6.4.3 Notwithstanding Section 6.3.1, HCA will be responsible for managing the Modular Acquisition process, and will notify Contractor of its decision to add, remove, or replace a component, Module, and/or service, including a draft timeline and scope document. HCA will coordinate all Change Requests/Change Orders and all other formally documented processes on behalf of contracted entities. 6.4.4 Contractor will provide ongoing support and assistance to HCA and its contracted entities in accordance with the Agreement. When contracted entities require support and assistance, those entities will submit such requests to HCA, and HCA will review and relay those requests to Contractor; Contractor will respond directly to HCA. Contracted entities will not directly submit requests to Contractor, and Contractor will not directly respond and provide assistance to the contracted entities, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by HCA (e-mail acceptable).