Ambient Scribe-Abridge Modification to Increase Scope
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C10G25C0011_P00001
- Agency
- Headquarters Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C10G25C0011 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20002, United States
- Points of contact
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- William Milline william.milline@va.gov (202) 689-5173
- Cristine Carmody cristine.carmody@va.gov (909) 602-4587
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Headquarters published a Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice to modify a previously awarded contract for Ambient Scribe-Abridge software services. The contract, originally awarded to Abridge AI Inc. based in Chicago, IL, provides ambient scribe technology that assists clinicians with documentation through AI-powered software. The modification significantly expands the scope from a pilot program to enterprise-wide access across the VA healthcare system, driven by the VA Secretary's priority to expedite broader testing of the software in real-world healthcare situations. The justification cites that Abridge AI Inc. is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's specific requirements for this ambient scribe technology. The contract value increased substantially from $5,369,500 to $14,984,720, representing a nearly three-fold expansion while simultaneously reducing the performance period from 18 months to 12 months. The modification includes increased individual user license months with volume-based pricing discounts and eliminates additional per-site costs for the expanded deployment across VA facilities.
Notice text
Acquisition Services 5A is seeking to modify the previously approved Justification and Approval (J&A) from FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i) in accordance with (IAW) 41 U.S.C. 1901 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(e) to FAR 6.103-1 IAW 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), this justification documents the circumstances of the contract action that deem only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements for contract 36C10G25C0011 Ambient Scribe Abridge.
Awarded contract 36C10G25C0011 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-09-29.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C10G25C0011 P00001_1.pdf | ||
| JA FAR Part 13 to 6 - Ambient Scribe Addendum_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Ambient Scribe-Abridge Modification to Increase Scope | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Ambient Scribe Sole Source -Abridge | Award Notice | |
| Special Notice: Ambient Scribe Sole Sources | Special Notice |
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