The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking responses for a Sources Sought Notice regarding the procurement of Brand Name Diameter Health Availity Clinical Care Document (CCD) Analyzer Software Licenses, along with Operational and Maintenance Support, and a Data Quality Tool (DQT). This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for market research and planning purposes only, with no obligation for the government to procure any products or services. Interested parties must indicate their status as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or a Veteran-Owned Small Business, provide a capability statement limited to five pages outlining their solutions, and specify any contracts applicable to their services. The deadline for questions is March 25, 2025, and responses are due by March 28, 2025. This RFI serves to gather information to inform the VA’s acquisition strategy but does not constitute a solicitation or offer any entitlement to payments for responses. The contact for submissions is Michelle Policari, with additional inquiries directed as specified in the notice.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requires renewal of licenses and professional support services for the Diameter Health/Availity Clinical Care Document (CCD) Analyzer and Data Quality Tool (DQT). These tools are crucial for the VA to evaluate the quality of health documents exchanged with third-party providers, which directly impacts care for Veterans. Key deliverables include the implementation and operational maintenance of software that adheres to several federal regulations, including accessibility and cybersecurity standards, as well as compliance with energy-efficient product requirements.
The DQT must facilitate data transformation and quality assessment, and support multiple testing environments while being available 99.9% of the time. The contractor is responsible for providing technical support, maintaining relevant documentation, and ensuring high-priority incident resolution. Additional requirements include compatibility with assistive technologies and adherence to credibility standards set by the Health Level Seven (HL7) organization.
The document emphasizes the importance of information security and proper training for all personnel involved. It establishes stringent guidelines for data protection, secure communications, and collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD). This initiative reflects the VA’s commitment to improving service delivery through technological advancements and process evaluation in line with established federal standards.