VISN20 HTM RADS Codes HL7 Integration with Nuance Powerscribe 360
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically VISN 20, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for HL7 integration implementation to enhance the Nuance Powerscribe 360 Radiology Reporting System's interface with the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR). The primary goal is to enable the automatic population of discrete Reporting and Data Systems (RADS) Codes values into the Federal EHR, improving workflow and reducing errors. Quotes are due February 12, 2026, at 15:00 EST.
Scope of Work
This 12-month contract requires the contractor to provide HL7 integration engineering services to update existing interfaces in both test and production environments for the Roseburg VA Healthcare System, Walla Walla VA Medical Center, and White City VA Medical Center. Key deliverables include:
- Configuring specific RADS Codes (e.g., Bone-RADS, C-RADS, LI-RADS, Lung-RADS, NI-RADS, O-RADS, PI-RADS, TI-RADS, BI-RADS, Significant Abnormality) as part of OBX results.
- Testing and validating interface functionality.
- Implementing interface updates in production.
- Providing training to radiology staff on administrative updates, management, and clinician use of RADS codes.
- The contractor must hold or be able to obtain an active Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month period, starting by February 16, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Size Standard: 150 Employees)
- Questions Due: February 5, 2026, 15:00 EST
- Quotes Due: February 12, 2026, 15:00 EST
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror that meets all mandatory solicitation requirements at the lowest price.
Additional Notes
- Contract performance will take place at the contractor's remote location(s); no travel is anticipated or will be reimbursed.
- Security requirements include background investigations and compliance with VA information security directives.
- The place of performance for the system is the VISN consolidated system at the Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR.