Bid guide
How to bid on Medical Records Coding Software for the Cass Lake Service Unit
What the agency is buying
The Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a sole-source contract for medical records coding software for the Cass Lake Indian Hospital in Cass Lake, Minnesota. This software is crucial for managing patient records and must include ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes, as well as integrate with the IHS Resource Patient Management system. The contract would cover a base period and four option years.
Key dates and deadlines
This notice was published on September 10, 2026. If you wish to submit information, you must do so by September 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting evidence of your capability, not for competitive quotes.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for firms in the healthcare technology sector, specifically those providing computer-related services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a size standard of 34 Million. The agency is looking for vendors who can provide medical records coding software that includes both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes and can interface with the IHS Resource Patient Management system.
How to respond
This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract, not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. You must submit your information to Contract Specialist Mary Simon at [email protected]. Your response should provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government, including technical capabilities and other information demonstrating your ability to meet the Government's needs.
Practical tips for preparing your response
Since this is a sole-source notice, your response needs to clearly demonstrate why your solution is superior or equally capable to the proposed sole-source provider. Focus on specific features that match or exceed the stated requirements, such as the ability to interface with the IHS Resource Patient Management system and the inclusion of both ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. Highlight any efficiencies or cost savings your product offers. Provide concrete examples or data to support your claims of capability and advantage to the government.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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