Grouper Plus Content Services Software as a Service
ID: 36C10B23C0023P00002Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - STORAGE AS A SERVICE (DK10)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information regarding the Grouper Plus Content Services Software as a Service (GPCS) to enhance its healthcare claims pricing automation. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on alternative software solutions that can integrate with the existing electronic Claims Administration and Management System (eCMAS) Health Care Engine (HCE), specifically for processing medical claims under Tricare pricing. The government emphasizes the importance of compliance with FedRAMP security standards, maintenance support, and activation by May 23, 2025, as essential criteria for the proposed solutions. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by April 24, 2025, and may contact James Morgan at James.Morgan10@va.gov or (512) 981-4105 for further information.

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    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the 3M Grouper Plus Content Services (GPCS) Software as a Service, aimed at gathering information for planning purposes related to the automation of healthcare claims pricing by the VA. It is not a solicitation for proposals or an invitation for bids and carries no obligation to acquire services. The government seeks alternate software solutions that can integrate smoothly with the existing systems, particularly the electronic Claims Administration and Management System (eCMAS) Health Care Engine (HCE). The proposed additional functionalities involve processing medical claims under Tricare pricing. Interested contractors should submit a capabilities statement, addressing interoperability, benefits, risks, and pricing for their solutions by April 24, 2025. Essential criteria for the proposed solutions include compliance with FedRAMP security standards, the ability to provide maintenance and technical support, and activation by May 23, 2025. This RFI facilitates the procurement process by allowing the government to assess alternative offerings before committing resources to an eventual contract.
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