DA01--VA-25-00010161 Health Information Coding, Billing, and Auditing (HICBA) VistA Integration, Reporting and Revenue (VIRR)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solution for Health Information Coding, Billing, and Auditing (HICBA) VistA Integration, Reporting and Revenue (VIRR). The solution will support coding and revenue workflows for over 140 medical centers and 7 Consolidated Patient Account Centers, requiring integration with the existing VistA system and current HICBA Encoder software. Key requirements include bill scrubbing capabilities, term licensing, software updates, ICD code translations, centralized reporting, training, and technical support. The Request for Information (RFI) seeks vendor responses by November 13, 2024, to help develop the acquisition strategy, with the full solicitation expected to be released on SAM Contract Opportunities in March 2025. The primary evaluation will likely focus on the software's ability to meet VA's complex healthcare information management and revenue cycle needs.

The contract opportunity is set for full and open competition with no specific set-aside designations. The initial period of performance is 8 months, with potential option periods of two 12-month extensions and one 4-month extension, indicating a possible total contract duration of up to 32 months. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive software solution and enterprise-level implementation suggest a significant investment. The solicitation uses NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and Product Service Code DA01, targeting sophisticated information technology and application development support services. The contracting office is located in Eatontown, NJ, with Lauren H. Sankar as the primary point of contact, and the final response deadline is set for March 14, 2025, at 10:00 Eastern Time.