Notice of Intent to Solicit from a Single Source - Implementation Coordinators Veterans Health Exchange Professional Services

This Special Notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to issue a sole source bridge contract. The contractor will provide support services for continued deployment and implementation of the Veterans Health Information Exchange program and Direct Messaging projects at each health data exchange community.

The purpose of the Special Notice is to demonstrate the feasibility and value of exchanging health information between VA clinicians and community providers treating veterans. The anticipated period of performance is February 3 through June 2, 2023 with two option periods extending to August 2. The notice cites the contractor's status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, technical qualification, and successful past performance as the incumbent as the basis for the sole source award. Responses within five days of the notice publication date of January 27, 2023 will be considered, but the sole source determination remains at the discretion of the agency. The contractor will provide services such as community outreach, project coordination, shared data analysis, project status analysis, and issue reporting to support the Veterans Health Information Exchange program and Direct Messaging projects.