7A21--Fraud, Waste and Abuse (FWA) Software (VA-25-00032490)
ID: 36C10B25Q0125Type: 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 - BUSINESS APPLICATION SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A21)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3234c9db453c49d88bca263788ba18d6/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking vendor input for a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Software system designed to enhance the adjudication and processing of healthcare claims. The procurement aims to identify solutions that can efficiently detect and eliminate fraudulent claims, supporting both pre-payment and post-payment fraud detection with a perpetual licensing model. This initiative is crucial for reducing costs, improving service delivery, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding fraud in healthcare disbursement. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities, including technical approaches and staffing plans, to Mr. Gary Howard at gary.howard3@va.gov, with the understanding that this Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the government to procure services.

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    Mr. Gary HowardContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5346
    gary.howard3@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) Software system aimed at enhancing the adjudication and processing of healthcare claims. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks vendor input for potential solutions to identify and eliminate fraudulent claims efficiently. The notice explicitly states that it is for information and planning purposes only, with no obligation for the government to procure the services. Vendors are encouraged to provide their capabilities, including technical approaches, experiences, and staffing plans, to ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). The anticipated software should support both pre-payment and post-payment fraud detection with a perpetual licensing model and must be capable of processing a large volume of claims. The period of performance will extend up to five years, allowing initial configurations and ongoing support services. The document also details various reporting, training, and project management requirements essential for the successful integration of the proposed FWA system. In doing so, the VA aims to reduce costs, improve service delivery, and foster compliance with federal regulations pertaining to fraud in healthcare disbursement.
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