7A20--AI Medical Coding
ID: 36C10B26Q0028Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62406cd713844354b24a0491671b9f58/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the development and deployment of an AI-powered medical coding solution, identified as AI Medical Coding (VA-25-00075960). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on capabilities to integrate AI with existing ICD-10 and CPT coding databases, ensure coding accuracy, and collect user feedback, while also requiring vendors to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the effort. The initiative is part of the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare efficiency through innovative technology and aligns with federal regulations and standards. Responses to this RFI are due by 1:00 PM EST on January 09, 2026, and should be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Joshua Fitzmaurice at Joshua.Fitzmaurice@va.gov and Contracting Officer Mina Awad at Mina.Awad@va.gov, with a strict limit of 10 pages and no marketing materials allowed.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua FitzmauriceContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5122
    Joshua.Fitzmaurice@va.gov
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    36C10B26Q0028.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for AI Medical Coding solutions, identified by Solicitation Number 36C10B26Q0028. This RFI, for planning purposes only, seeks information on industry capabilities to integrate AI into medical coding, specifically with ICD-10 and CPT databases, and ensure coding accuracy. Responses should include company details, a summary of capabilities to meet the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), corporate experience, and feedback on the PWS's sufficiency. Responses are limited to 10 pages and are due by December 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, to Joshua Fitzmaurice and Mina Awad via email. Technical questions must be submitted in a separate document. This RFI is not a solicitation for proposals, and the government will not pay for information submitted.
    RFI-36C10B26Q0028_Extended.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for AI Medical Coding (VA-25-00075960) to gather planning information. This RFI is not a solicitation for bids or proposals and does not guarantee a future contract. The VA is seeking information from interested vendors regarding their capabilities to provide AI-driven medical coding solutions that can integrate with ICD-10 and CPT coding databases, ensure coding accuracy, collect user feedback, and provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the effort. Vendors must also provide company information, business size, socioeconomic data, NAICS code 541519, and existing contractual vehicles. Responses are limited to 10 pages, with no marketing materials, and are due by 1:00 PM EST on January 09, 2026, via email to Joshua Fitzmaurice and Mina Awad. Technical questions are permitted in a separate document. This RFI aims to assess market capabilities for potential future solicitations related to AI medical coding services.
    VA-25-00075960 - Performance Work Statement Template - AI Medical Coding_RFI.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Center for Collaborative Healthcare Innovation (NCCHI) is seeking a contractor to develop and deploy an AI-powered medical coding chatbot. This initiative aligns with Executive Order 13960 to enhance government efficiency through trustworthy AI. The contractor will design, develop, deploy, and support a real-time, browser-based AI chatbot for improving clinical documentation and coding accuracy (CPT, ICD-10, CC/MCC, DRG-like groupings). The solution will be hosted on the VA Enterprise Cloud, provide rapid response times, support concurrent users, and integrate with existing VA systems. Key phases include planning, development, testing, deployment, training, and continuous monitoring. The contractor must comply with numerous federal and VA regulations, including security, privacy, and technical standards, and will be responsible for all software licenses. Deliverables include various reports, a trained AI model, and a beta testing implementation plan.
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