Intent to Sole Source: Health Level Seven International (HL7) Benefactor Annual Membership
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA)PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVCROCKVILLE, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TUITION/REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP FEES (U005)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cb5b030bccd34a8d8e526ac60ef9f7f5/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to award a sole-source contract to Health Level Seven International (HL7) for a Benefactor Annual Membership, which is critical for the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to actively participate in standards projects. This membership is essential as HL7 is the only organization capable of providing the necessary services for health information exchange, thereby supporting the development of interoperability standards that enhance healthcare delivery and data exchange. Interested parties may submit statements of capabilities by December 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, to Christopher Poulos at christopher.poulos@hhs.gov, referencing Solicitation Number OS346935.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Poulos
    (301) 492-4578
    Christopher.Poulos@hhs.gov
    Files
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    NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source OS346935.pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), intends to award a sole-source contract to Health Level Seven International (HL7) for a Benefactor Annual Membership. This pre-solicitation notice, identified by Solicitation Number OS346935, is for a non-competitive procurement under NAICS code 813920 (Professional Organizations). The rationale for a sole-source award is based on HL7's unique position as the only vendor capable of providing the required services, which are deemed mission-critical for ASTP/ONC-led standards projects due to HL7's role as an ANSI-accredited standards developing organization for health information exchange. Interested parties may submit statements of capabilities by December 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, to Christopher Poulos at christopher.poulos@hhs.gov, referencing the solicitation number.
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