RECOVERY: Health IT Standards and Test Methods - Analysis of Health IT Standards Including Analysis of a Standard's Suitability, Gaps, Errors, Testability, Compatibility, Implementability, and Specificity for HL7 V2 Biosurveillance Message Type

This contract, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, involves a project focused on Health IT Standards and Test Methods. Specifically, it covers the analysis of health IT standards related to the HL7 V2 Biosurveillance Message Type, assessing aspects such as suitability, identification of gaps, errors, testability, compatibility, implementability, and specificity. The solicitation number for this project is SB1341-10-RQ-0211, and it is classified under a Total Small Business Set-Aside according to FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 541690. The contract is managed by the Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with work performed in East Thetford, Vermont. A modification to the original contract (SB1341-10-CN-0036) updated the contractor’s name from Alschuler & Associates, LLC to Lantana Consulting Group, LLC without changing the contract value or other provisions. The contract is administered through the office located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Key points of contact include Contracting Officer Jo-Lynn S. Davis and Contractor Support Paula Ireland, both reachable via email and phone. This acquisition aligns with recovery act guidance, serving as an information notice to comply with ARRA transparency requirements.