Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, AMMS (90C), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612

R -- MEDICAL RECORD CODING SERVICES SOL 673-82-00 DUE 071900 POC Charlene K. Stiens, 813-972-7655 This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the subparts in Federal Acquisition Regulation 12 and 15 and Veterans Administration Acquisition Regulations as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. A written solicitation will be issued. Solicitation number 673-82-00 applies and is issued as a request for proposals. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7379 and the business size standard is $18 million. Provide one (1) to four (4) Certified Coders to the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital (VA), 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33612, in order to provide coding and review of coding for patient care. The purpose of this contract is to code/review coding of inpatient and outpatient encounters. The offer, if accepted shall be effective for one year effective August 1, 2000 or date of award if subsequent thereto. The Government may extend the term of this contact two (2) additional years. The above due date should be considered "on or about". Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor no later than June 28, 2000 are acceptable. Fax 813-903-4838 and directed to the attention of Charlene K. Stiens (90C). Posted 06/12/00 (W-SN463853). (0164)

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