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Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM)

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) › DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY

Response deadlineAug 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
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Key decision factors

Response deadline
Aug 28, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
Posted
Aug 17, 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Notice type
Solicitation
Set-aside
Not provided or not applicable
NAICS
541511
PSC
DA01
Place of performance
Virginia
Current status
Open

Notice details

Official status
Open
Normalized group
Bid opportunity
Notice ID
b1f26e7ded2643d2835947cc08cb56fe
Solicitation number
HT0038RFSACADM

Description

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August 17, 2026: Revision 2, RFS has been extended to 8/28/2026 to allow the government additional time to respond to questions. Question period has not been extended. August 5, 2025: Revision 1, to correct the SAM.gov solicitation close date to 8/19/2026 Request for Solutions (RFS): Autonomous Coding (AC) and Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) Opportunity Overview The Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM) Program Management Office (PMO), in conjunction with the Defense Healthcare Management Systems Program Executive Office (DHMS PEO) is seeking innovative, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) enabled solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen financial recovery operations across the Military Health System (MHS). Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 4022, the Government intends to award one or more prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) through this competitive Request for Solutions (RFS) process. Under this RFS, the DHMSM PMO is seeking solutions for two distinct capability areas. Industry partners may submit a solution for either capability individually or for both capabilities: Capability 1: Autonomous Coding (AC) – A solution that uses advanced, human-like AI/ML computational processes to assign medical billing codes from clinical documentation without human intervention, while maintaining full auditability and explainability. Capability 2: Automated Appeals & Denials Management (ADM) – A phased, automated solution designed to address backlogged aged Accounts Receivable (A/R), improve first-pass claim success, accelerate documentation release, and automate the generation and submission of appeals to third-party payers. Important Instructions for Interested Parties Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the attached documents in their entirety for complete details regarding this opportunity, including submission requirements and other specific instructions.

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Contacts

Sharjeel Javaid
Primary
sharjeel.j.javaid.civ@health.mil
Dominique Brown
Secondary
dominique.u.brown.civ@health.mil

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