Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM)
| Location: | Virginia |
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| Posted: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Due: | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | HT0038RFSACADM |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: Aug 17, 2026 03:43 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2026 03:51 pm EDT
- Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 28, 2026 10:00 am EDT
- Original Date Offers Due: Aug 21, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
- Updated Inactive Date: Sep 12, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Sep 05, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: DA01 - IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR)
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NAICS Code:
- 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
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Place of Performance:
Rosslyn , VAUSA
August 17, 2026: Revision 2, RFS has been extended to 8/28/2026 to allow the government additional time to respond to questions. Question period has not been extended.
August 5, 2025: Revision 1, to correct the SAM.gov solicitation close date to 8/19/2026
Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM)
Opportunity Overview
The Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM) Program Management Office (PMO), in conjunction with the Defense Healthcare Management Systems Program Executive Office (DHMS PEO) is seeking innovative, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) enabled solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen financial recovery operations across the Military Health System (MHS).
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 4022, the Government intends to award one or more prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) through this competitive Request for Solutions (RFS) process.
Under this RFS, the DHMSM PMO is seeking solutions for two distinct capability areas. Industry partners may submit a solution for either capability individually or for both capabilities:
- Capability 1: Autonomous Coding (AC) – A solution that uses advanced, human-like AI/ML computational processes to assign medical billing codes from clinical documentation without human intervention, while maintaining full auditability and explainability.
- Capability 2: Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) – A phased, automated solution designed to address backlogged aged Accounts Receivable (A/R), improve first-pass claim success, accelerate documentation release, and automate the generation and submission of appeals to third-party payers.
Important Instructions for Interested Parties
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the attached documents in their entirety for complete details regarding this opportunity, including submission requirements and other specific instructions.
- DEF HC MGT SYS CONTRACT DIV DHMS-CD 1700 NORTH MOORE STREET, SUITE 2300
- ROSSLYN , VA 22209
- USA
- Sharjeel Javaid
- sharjeel.j.javaid.civ@health.mil
- Dominique Brown
- dominique.u.brown.civ@health.mil
- Aug 17, 2026 03:43 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
- Aug 05, 2026 04:32 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
- Aug 05, 2026 03:51 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Aug 5, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) |
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