R405--Terminology Standards Support IDIQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central is soliciting proposals for a single-award, firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to provide terminology standard support services. The contractor shall provide services including terminology matching, modeling, standard development organization participation, terminology planning and program support, consultation, and monthly maintenance of terminology databases. Proposals will be evaluated using FAR Parts 12 and 15 procedures, with the deadline for submissions being December 16, 2020.

There is no set-aside designation. The work involves maintaining the VA's terminology release schedule and supporting tools, engaging with terminology workgroups, and coordinating with external partners on interoperability initiatives. The incumbent is JP Systems, Inc. The contract period is five years with one optional 12-month ordering period and an effective period of 18 months after the ordering period expires. Clinical models and content will transfer to the new contractor for continued maintenance and development in support of the VA.