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Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement

ID: 75P00123R00032 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: June 9, 2023, 12:32 p.m. EDT

Questions and Answers Posted in Attachments

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to advancing the interoperability of health information technology (health IT). In the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), Congress identified the importance of interoperability and directed ONC to work with federal agencies within HHS and convene public-private and public-public partnerships to develop or support a trusted exchange framework, including a common agreement among health information networks nationally. The Trusted Exchange Framework, Common Agreement, Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) and QHIN Technical Framework (QTF) are distinct components of TEFCA. The purpose of this contract is to advance TEFCA in service of improving nationwide interoperability. Additional details are included in attached solicitation documents.

All questions/inquiries concerning the solicitation document must be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, no later than NOON EASTERN TIME June 7, 2023. Questions should be e-mailed to the following address: Keith.Harding@psc.hhs.gov.

The proposal must be submitted no later than NOON EASTERN TIME June 27, 2023 VIA email at Keith.Harding@psc.hhs.gov. Late proposals will not be accepted

Posted: May 25, 2023, 5:17 p.m. EDT
Background
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is committed to advancing the interoperability of health information technology (health IT). In the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act), Congress identified the importance of interoperability and directed ONC to work with federal agencies within HHS and convene public-private and public-public partnerships to develop or support a trusted exchange framework, including a common agreement among health information networks nationally. The purpose of this contract is to advance TEFCA in service of improving nationwide interoperability.

Work Details
The contractor is required to perform various tasks including:
- Project kickoff meeting
- Project work plan
- Program progress updates
- Update common agreement
- Develop and update SOPs and common agreement resources
- Update technical documents
- Review applications
- Conduct onboarding activities
- Make QHIN designation determinations
- Monitor QHINs and make determinations regarding QHIN noncompliance
- Evaluate TEFCA sustainability
- Develop and update additional future SOPs and common agreement resources
- Additional future technical documents (e.g., implementation guides)
- Pilots to test TEFCA requirements for implementation.
The period of performance for the task order shall be for a Base period of twelve (12) months plus 4 Option Periods of twelve (12) months.

Period of Performance
September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024

Place of Performance
The work performed under this task order shall be performed at the Contractor’s site.

Overview

Agency
HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA) [HHS]
Response Deadline
June 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 25, 2023, 5:17 p.m. EDT (updated: June 9, 2023, 12:32 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
PSC
R799 - Support- Management: Other
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$24.5 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
On 5/25/23 HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration issued Synopsis Solicitation 75P00123R00032 for Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement due 6/27/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541611 and PSC R799.
Primary Contact
Name
Keith Harding   Profile
Email
keith.harding@psc.hhs.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ADMINISTRATION (ASA) > PROGRAM SUPPORT CENTER ACQ MGMT SVC
FPDS Organization Code
7570-00233
Source Organization Code
100188100
Last Updated
July 12, 2023
Last Updated By
keith.harding@psc.hhs.gov
Archive Date
July 12, 2023