The Health Resources and Services Administration awarded a blanket purchase agreement to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. to provide operations, maintenance, development, modernization, and enhancement services in support of the National Practitioner Data Bank program. Over multiple task orders valued at a total of $112 million, General Dynamics will deliver these services through June 2025 at locations in Virginia.
The National Practitioner Data Bank maintains a repository of reports on medical malpractice payments and adverse actions related to healthcare providers. General Dynamics will perform systems operations and maintenance, as well as development and modernization activities, to support the Data Bank's collection and monitoring of these important credentialing data on licensed practitioners. Subcontractors provide complementary products and services toward the aim of improving healthcare quality through an effective data-sharing program.
The blanket purchase agreement was awarded to General Dynamics through the Multiple Award Schedule issued under a General Services Administration solicitation seeking offers for commercial IT solutions. Performance encompasses key functions to ensure the National Practitioner Data Bank continues meeting its mission of facilitating credentialing and employment decisions within the healthcare industry.