Harris Corp. (NYSE: HRS) has received an initial order from U.S. Veterans Affairs Department under the T4 contracting vehicle to enhance six core administrative and financial legacy systems within the veterans health administration.
Harris was awarded a six-month $9.6 million program with up to five six-month, separately priced options, the company said.
The legacy applications are X12, fee basis purchased care credentialing and privileging enhancements, ICD-10 encounter forms, occupational health and safety management information system and revenue operations.
The T4 program covers services designed to streamline and modernize the department’s operations in more than 150 Veterans Affairs hospitals.
CGI Federal will act as a subcontractor on the work along with seven other firms.
“This initial T4 task order opens the door for Harris to deepen its long-standing commitment to facilitating high-quality, accessible patient care for our nation’s Veterans through enhanced clinical, business and financial information systems, ” said Jim Traficant, president, of Harris’ healthcare solutions. “We will share our unique knowledge, skill and experience to help build IT solutions that ensure positive clinical outcomes and rewarding patient experiences for the Veterans at VA hospitals.”
Previous award coverage:
July 21: Harris Added to $12B Veterans Affairs IDIQ Large Business Category
