VHN electronic medical record (EMR) system

The Fulton County Board of Health in Georgia is seeking to establish a secure interface between its VHN electronic medical record (EMR) system and Quest Diagnostics to enable the automated receipt of laboratory results, with the contract awarded on a sole-source basis to Harris Computer due to its exclusive development and maintenance of the proprietary EMR architecture. This non-competitive procurement, solicited under number PE-12800-NONST-2026-000000023 and posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026, is justified under FAR 6.302-1 because only Harris Computer, with support from Mitchell and McCormick, Inc., possesses the unique, proprietary knowledge required to integrate the interface without disrupting system functionality or compromising data integrity. The estimated contract value ranges from $18,000 to $22,800, encompassing both the initial build-out and one year of maintenance, though no formal pricing structure or line-item details are provided. Performance is expected to occur in Georgia, with no specific start or end dates outlined, but the urgency stems from public health operational needs. While no explicit clinical or technical standards like HIPAA, HL7, or FHIR are cited, compliance is assumed through adherence to Harris’s internal integration protocols and system-specific requirements. The contract lacks detailed clauses from FAR Sections I through M, with no identified inspection criteria, quality standards, packaging or marking requirements, payment or invoicing instructions, contracting officer or technical representative assignments, or formal evaluation factors due to the sole-source nature of the award. No representations from the vendor regarding small business status, UEI/CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications are documented, and no contract options, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are specified, leaving the scope tightly focused on the single technical deliverable of a secure, bidirectional lab results interface with no additional administrative or logistical detail provided.