Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) for Assessment Data Elements
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 75FCMC26R0050
- Agency
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 75FCMC26R0050 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Indianapolis, Indiana 46202, United States
- Points of contact
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- Tyla Lang tyla.lang@cms.hhs.gov (410) 786-9262
- Scott Filipovits scott.filipovits@cms.hhs.gov (410) 786-5779
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services intends to award a sole-source contract to Regenstrief Institute for creation and updating of standardized identifiers in the Data Element Library under the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) program, with an estimated total value of $2,130,654.00.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. Regenstrief holds proprietary ownership and copyright of LOINC codes and the LOINC Committee, which incorporates broad industry input and participation. Market research confirmed no other entity can perform maintenance and extension of LOINC and SNOMED codes to meet HHS and federal agency requirements. Regenstrief is the incumbent, having performed under contracts 75FCMC21C0032 and HHSM-500-2016-00040C.
The requirement aligns with Section 1899B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the IMPACT Act of 2014, which mandate standardized, interoperable post-acute care assessment data elements. Section 4125(b)(1) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 requires Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities to collect and submit standardized patient assessment data using the IPF Patient Assessment Instrument (IPF-PAI). The project also supports administration of the Quality Improvement Organizations Program under Part B of Title XI, Section 1862(g) of the Social Security Act.
Performance period spans fiscal years 2027–2031 on a firm-fixed-price basis. Place of performance is Indianapolis, Indiana. The OPDIV Competition Advocate approved the justification on May 22, 2026. The deadline for capability statements or written objections is June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Notice text
This purpose of this request is for a new Sole Source contract entitled “Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) for Assessment Data Elements” to create and update standardized identifiers in the Data Element Library. Developed by the Regenstrief Institute, LOINC codes enable consistent naming and identification to primarily health measurements, laboratory tests, clinical observations, document types, and assessment data in electronic health records for interoperability. This initiative aligns with Section 1899B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the IMPACT Act of 2014, which mandate standardized, interoperable PAC assessment data elements to facilitate coordinated care and improved outcomes. These codes support the standardization of data elements within electronic health records (EHRs), to support the interoperable exchange of information, including assessment information. Additionally, Section 4125(b)(1) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA, 2023) amended section 1886(s)(4) of the Social Security Act to require Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs) participating in the IPF Quality Reporting Program to collect and submit standardized patient assessment data, using a standardized patient assessment instrument. The IPF Patient Assessment Instrument (IPF-PAI) has been developed and intended to be implemented in a way to support interoperable exchange of data.
Of additional significance, this project supports the administration of the Quality Improvement Organizations Program (QIO). The Social Security Act, outlined in Part B of Title XI - Section 1862(g), established the Utilization and Quality Control Peer Review Organization Program, now known as the Quality Improvement Organizations Program. The statutory mission of the QIO Program is to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and quality of services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
By linking assessment data elements to standardized health IT terminologies and code sets such as LOINC and SNOMED-CT, CMS provides post-acute and other healthcare providers with critical health IT infrastructure components necessary for exchanging, sharing, and reusing assessment content and other health information. Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) can leverage this interoperable assessment content to support quality measurement, care coordination, and performance improvement initiatives throughout the healthcare environment.
Awarded contract 75FCMC26R0050 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-13.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Regenstreif (LOINC) J-and-A-Other-Than-Full-and-Open Competition.pdf | ||
| Letter of Intent.pdf |
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