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D -- COMMERCIAL BILL EDIT SOFTWARE SOL RFI T.N. 99-02 POC Julie Lawrence, Contract Negotiator, (202) 219-6445, Phyllis R. McMeekin, Contracting Officer (202) 219-6445 The U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees' Compensation seeks sources for anticipated requirement to provide software for procedure-to-procedure editing of medical provider bills to identify billings which reflect improper use of the CPT code. Specifically, the software should be able to detect claims with codes for services that cannot or should not be performed together or for services that should be grouped together and paid as one item at a lower rate than if billed separately. The scope of work will include all preliminary work and testing, writing and maintaining software documentation, ensuring the computer software remains millenium compliant, and supporting DFEC Bill Processing System high volume processing. The Bill Processing System processes all of the nationally generated DFEC bills for beneficiaries who receive services from a variety of inpatient hospitals and outpatient facilities. The current volume of bills is expected to exceed two million in fiscal year 1998. This is a sources sought notice of a requirement not currently under contract. It is anticipated that the new requirement will begin performance on or about April 1, 1999, with base year and four option periods. Companies having the required capabilities to meet the above requirements are encouraged to submit a capability statement of 10 pages or less indicating their ability to perform the effort as described above. Responses should include the following: Size of business and average annual revenue for the past three years; number of employees; ownership (large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), and/or woman-owned); DUNS number (if available); and a list of similar contracts experience, including government points of contact and phone numbers. Responses should be received not later than November 30, 1998. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business or 8(a) set-aside based on responses hereto. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to the identified point of contact. Responses should be addressed to the Contract Specialist name and address listed above. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE. Posted 10/09/98 (I-SN261120). (0282)

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