Firely SaaS
ID: VA-25-00103567Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER NJ (36C10B)EATONTOWN, NJ, 07724, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9e73b92330c849d18c15978679436b55/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to procure the Firely Simplifier Toolset Software as a Service (SaaS) to enhance its healthcare interoperability capabilities. This web-based platform will facilitate the creation, validation, documentation, and publication of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) specifications, thereby replacing current manual processes and improving productivity for the VA's KBS S&I team. The contract, valued at $76,500 for a one-year term, emphasizes compliance with accessibility standards and stringent information security protocols. Interested parties should respond to the Sources Sought Notice by October 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, via email to Marcela Clark at marcela.clark2@va.gov, as this notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marcela Clark
    marcela.clark2@va.gov
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    P02-Sources Sought- RFI.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Health Informatics (OHI) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Firely USA - Simplifier Toolset SaaS. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP). The VA is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time. The anticipated NAICS code for this effort is 541519, and the VA intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract to a single responsible contractor. Responses are requested by October 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, via email to Marcela.Clark2@va.gov. Responders should provide firm information, small business status, FedRamp certification details, and other administrative data. This notice is not a solicitation, and the government will not accept unsolicited proposals or pay for response costs.
    P09 Product Description Template_MAY_16_2025_Rev.asd_SI.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Firely USA Inc. for its Simplifier Toolset SaaS. This web-based platform will facilitate the creation, validation, documentation, and publication of Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) specifications, replacing current manual processes. The one-year contract, valued at $76,500, aims to improve productivity for the KBS S&I team and enhance Veteran care by developing open standards. The tool will support FHIR Implementation Guide (IG) authoring, testing, and publication. The procurement emphasizes compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, sustainable product requirements, and strict VA information security, privacy, and supply chain integrity protocols, including IPv6-Only support and Zero Trust principles. Contractors must adhere to VA directives regarding data handling, personnel security, incident reporting, and system development life cycles.
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