JA_HICBA Encoder SW_Signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically for the Solventum HIS CRS+ Encoder Software Solution and Support. The VA's Office of Information Technology and Health Informatics seek to renew a firm-fixed-price contract with Solventum Health Information Systems, Inc. for their HICBA Encoder Software Solution, which provides critical coding, billing, and auditing services for VA medical centers.

The contract covers a 12-month base period from December 19, 2025, through December 18, 2026, with four 12-month option periods. The software enables VA facilities to accurately code, invoice, and manage medical records across inpatient and outpatient encounters, integrating with VA's Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture. Market research conducted in May 2025 determined that Solventum is the only vendor capable of meeting the VA's specific requirements, including compliance with HIPAA, Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA), and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) standards. The total estimated value of the contract, including base and option periods, is redacted in the document.