Intent to Sole Source: HL7 FHIR Accelerator Membership for the Gravity Project at the Premier Level
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Health and Human Services (HHS), specifically the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), has issued an Intent to Sole Source for an HL7 FHIR Accelerator: Gravity Project Annual Membership at the Premier Level. This acquisition aims to support the integration of human, social, and clinical services by developing and validating consensus-driven interoperability standards for social determinants of health. The Gravity Project is crucial for addressing upstream drivers of health outcomes and streamlining national human and social service provision.
Scope of Work
The Gravity Project focuses on developing data standards to address upstream drivers of health, including person and community-level standards, terminology, and FHIR standards. Key requirements include:
- Annual Membership at the Premier Level for the Gravity Project.
- Development and validation of consensus-driven interoperability standards on social determinants of health.
- Support for the integration of human, social, and clinical services data.
- Connecting core HHS, HUD, and USDA programs in FHIR.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Justification for Sole Source Acquisition)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with three subsequent option years, extending through April 30, 2030.
- Estimated Value: The acquisition is for a commercial item not exceeding $7.5 million.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Date: May 15, 2026 (for this notice)
- Published: May 11, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source justification, not a solicitation for competitive proposals. The Department of Health and Human Services identified Health Level Seven (HL7) International as the only organization possessing the unique expertise and ability to create the necessary collaborative environment for this critical work. Market research confirmed no other organizations offer this specific membership and program benefits.
Additional Notes
The justification cites FAR Subpart 13.501 and 41 U.S.C 1901 for commercial items. The HL7 FHIR Accelerator Program aims to speed the development and availability of FHIR to improve health outcomes by assisting collaborative groups in creating and adopting high-quality FHIR Implementation Guides.