57858 - OHO-Rural Health (" IT Request ") -SFY26-27-Swing Bed Project

The Ohio Agency Administered IDV (CTR034454) is a specialized contract focused on providing comprehensive information technology and rural health management services for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in Ohio. The contract enables access to a secure web-based application for swing bed data collection, reporting, and benchmarking, along with ongoing technical assistance and quarterly educational webinars. Specifically, the contract offers three primary deliverables: (1) a web-based portal for CAH swing bed data management, (2) technical support for the State Office of Rural Health and Ohio CAHs, and (3) quarterly webinars on swing bed best practices and updates.

The IDV is awarded to Stroudwater Associates, administered by the Ohio Department of Health's Office of Management Information Systems, with a performance period from October 30, 2025, to October 31, 2029. The contract is classified as an Agency Administered contract type, covering the state of Ohio and focused on information technology management services (UNSPSC 80161604). The total contract value is structured at $56,000 over two years, with funding supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program. The contract includes a unique sole source provision, positioning Stroudwater Associates as the exclusive provider of this specialized CAH swing bed outcomes data collection and benchmarking platform.