7A21--Data Access Services (DAS) InterQual Connect (VA-26-00011338)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information & Technology (OIT), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for brand name InterQual Connect software subscription licenses for Data Access Services (DAS). This unrestricted acquisition aims to establish medical necessity and level of care determinations, reducing unnecessary radiology orders and patient exposure. The contract is contemplated as Firm-Fixed-Price. Offers are due by February 6, 2026, at 10 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires specific InterQual Connect software subscription licenses and related services, including:
- InterQual(R) Imaging Criteria & InterQual Anonymous Review Annual Subscription License Fee
- InterQual(R) View (Included) and InterQual(R) View (SQL)
- InterQual Learning Basics and InterQual(R) Mobile
- AMA CPT Codes IQ
- InterQual(R) InterRater Reliability Standard Testing Tool Annual Subscription License Fee
- One-time Implementation Set-up Fee
- One-time End User Web-based Criteria Training Session
Software must be perpetual, nonexclusive, usable in a networked environment, and free of disabling code. Compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, IPv6-Only/dual stack connectivity, VA Critical Security Controls, Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) requirements, and Social Security Number (SSN) Reduction support are mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), contemplated Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product Service Code: 7A21 (Business Application Off The Shelf Software)
- NAICS Code: 541519
- Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four (4) 12-month option periods, not to exceed five (5) years total.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition (not set-aside for small business concerns).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: February 6, 2026, 10 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov and Kimberly.Geran@va.gov.
- Quote Format: Must follow the Price Schedule (Section B.4) with prices to two decimal places.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsive, responsible offeror whose quote conforms to solicitation requirements. The Government may evaluate only the lowest priced quote first.
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist: Ryan Sehulster (Ryan.Sehulster@va.gov)
- Contracting Officer: Kimberly Geran (Kimberly.Geran@va.gov)
- General Contact: Harold Nice (Harold.Nice@va.gov, 848-377-5190)
All questions should be directed to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer prior to the closing date.