Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) for Assessment Data Elements

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Background The contract titled 'Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) for Assessment Data Elements' is initiated to create and update standardized identifiers in the Data Element Library. Developed by the Regenstrief Institute, LOINC codes facilitate consistent naming and identification of health measurements, laboratory tests, clinical observations, document types, and assessment data within electronic health records (EHRs) to enhance interoperability. This initiative is aligned with Section 1899B of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the IMPACT Act of 2014, which mandate standardized, interoperable post-acute care assessment data elements to improve coordinated care and outcomes. Additionally, it supports the Quality Improvement Organizations Program established under Part B of Title XI - Section 1862(g) of the Social Security Act, aimed at enhancing service quality for Medicare beneficiaries. Work Details The contract involves creating and updating LOINC codes that link assessment data elements to standardized health IT terminologies such as LOINC and SNOMED-CT. This will provide healthcare providers with essential infrastructure for exchanging and reusing assessment content and other health information. The project also aims to support quality measurement, care coordination, and performance improvement initiatives across the healthcare environment. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Bidder Requirements The justification indicates that this procurement is subject to legal reviews and approvals based on its value. All Justifications & Approvals (J&As) greater than $68 million require a legal review from the General Law Division prior to submission. Additionally, contracts exceeding $700,000 but not exceeding $13.5 million require OPDIV Competition Advocate approval. The Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization must review contracts exceeding $68 million at their discretion. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award 75FCMC21C0032 to the Regenstrief Institute (value $2,548,593; 09/13/21–09/12/26) for “Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) for Assessment Data Elements.” The described work—creating and updating LOINC codes that map assessment data elements to standardized health IT terminologies such as LOINC and SNOMED-CT—matches the current effort’s focus on maintaining and expanding interoperable identifiers for post-acute assessment data elements.