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Sources Sought Notice – Project Argos Agentic AI Proof of Concept (PPC)

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ONC-ARGOS-SSN-2026-OS351107Federal

Submission Closed07/30/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions, is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of delivering a production-ready Proof of Concept for Project Argos, an agentic AI system designed to continuously monitor compliance with health IT certification requirements, particularly under 45 CFR 170.404(b)(2) and 45 CFR 170.315(g)(10). The project seeks to move beyond static metadata checks by developing a dynamic framework that validates publicly available FHIR R4 API endpoints, organization data, and bundles using deterministic validation, agentic workflows, and human oversight. Respondents must demonstrate experience in systems design, health IT interoperability, FHIR R4, API monitoring, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, AI governance, federal cybersecurity, evidence management, and Agile development, with capability statements limited to ten pages excluding the cover page and submitted in specified formatting. This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract; responses will inform the government’s acquisition strategy for a future potential small business set-aside under NAICS code 541512. Only small business concerns, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB, and SDB entities, are invited to respond, and teaming arrangements are permitted if clearly outlined. Submissions must include the company’s UEI, point of contact, and applicable small business certifications on a cover page and be sent via email to Donna Sykes by July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Proprietary, classified, or CUI information must not be included, and no reimbursement is available for preparation costs. The results of this research will determine whether a future solicitation is issued and what procurement approach best fits the government’s objectives.

General Info

Market research for small businesses to develop AI system monitoring health IT compliance via FHIR R4 APIs and agentic workflows.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Omas Strategic Buying Center - HHS Mission

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design Services

Place of Performance

Rockville, MD, 20857, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Project Argos Draft Statement of Work (SOW) - Sources Sought Attachment

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 23

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJul 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/30/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Omas Strategic Buying Center - HHS Mission

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRockville, MD, 20857, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Omas Strategic Buying Center - HHS Mission

Office AddressRockville, MD, 20857, USA

Contacts

Donna Sykes

contact@example.gov

Full Description

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Office: Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS)
Contracting Office Location: 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857

Title: Project Argos Agentic AI Proof of Concept (PPC)

NAICS Code: 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services

Response Due Date: July 30, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time

DISCLAIMER

This is a Small Business Sources Sought Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice is issued in accordance with FAR Part 10 for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB).

This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the Government's review of submitted capability statements.

The Government reserves the right to use information submitted in response to this notice in support of acquisition planning.

PURPOSE

The Department of Health and Human Services is conducting market research to identify qualified small business concerns, including:

Small Business
8(a)
HUBZone
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

capable of providing the services described below.

Responses will be used to determine the availability of capable small businesses and to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The results of this market research will assist the Government in determining the appropriate small business acquisition strategy for any future solicitation.

BACKGROUND

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) requires contractor support to design, build, deploy, and evaluate a production-ready Proof of Concept (PPC) for Project Argos.

Project Argos is envisioned as a continuous compliance monitoring framework for certified health IT focusing on publicly available Certification Program artifacts, with initial emphasis on monitoring API endpoint publication requirements under 45 CFR 170.404(b)(2) and related certification requirements under 45 CFR 170.315(g)(10).

The PPC will move beyond static Certified Health IT Product List (CHPL) metadata validation toward continuous monitoring of publicly published API endpoint artifacts using deterministic validation, agentic workflow components, and human review.

The contractor shall develop a production-ready prototype consisting of operational software, repeatable testing, and auditable evidence packages.

REQUIREMENT

The contractor shall provide personnel, technical expertise, software engineering, systems integration, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, security, and project management necessary to support Project Argos.

Major tasks include, but are not limited to:

Project initiation and planning
Requirements traceability
Public data source discovery and ingestion
Agentic pipeline architecture
FHIR R4 Endpoint, Organization, and Bundle validation
Endpoint observation and monitoring
Evidence generation and reporting
Corrective action workflow support
Authority to Operate (ATO) support
Production-ready release package
Strategic recommendations for future expansion

A detailed Statement of Work is attached.

CAPABILITY STATEMENTS

Interested vendors shall submit capability statements demonstrating experience performing work of similar scope and complexity.

Capability statements should specifically address experience with:

Systems design and systems integration
Health IT interoperability
HL7 FHIR R4
API development and monitoring
Cloud engineering
DevSecOps
Artificial Intelligence governance
Federal cybersecurity
Evidence management
Regulatory compliance
Agile software development

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RESPONSE FORMAT

Responses shall not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding the cover page, and shall be submitted as follows:

Microsoft Word or PDF
8.5 x 11 inch pages
Times New Roman
12-point font
1-inch margins

COVER PAGE

Include:

Sources Sought title
Company name
UEI (or DUNS if applicable)
Company address
Point of Contact
Telephone number
Email address
Small business designation(s)

SUBMISSION

Capability Statements shall be submitted no later than:

July 30, 2026
5:00 PM Eastern Time

Submit responses electronically to: Donna Sykes via email: contact@example.gov

CONFIDENTIALITY

Do not submit proprietary, classified, confidential, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), or sensitive information.

TEAMING

Teaming arrangements and subcontracting relationships are permitted.

Respondents shall clearly identify all proposed team members and describe each organization's role.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This notice is issued solely for market research purposes. This notice:

Is not a solicitation.
Does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
Does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Does not authorize reimbursement of costs incurred in preparing a response.
May result in a future solicitation if determined to be in the Government's best interest.