Intent to Sole Source: Health Level Seven International (HL7) Benefactor Annual Membership

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Health Level Seven International (HL7) for a Benefactor Annual Membership. This membership is necessary for HHS to actively participate in standards projects and to have a voice in the development of electronic health information standards. The membership provides benefits such as voting rights, access to industry information, and discounts on training and conference fees. The contract is expected to be awarded without full and open competition due to the unique position of HL7 in the marketplace. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The membership is classified under NAICS code 813920, which is for Professional Organizations. • The intended source is Health Level Seven (HL7) International, located in Ann Arbor, MI. • The contract is expected to be awarded for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. • Interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency. • The contract value is estimated to be around $15.5 million.