Health Care Quality Information Systems (HCQIS) Infrastructure and Data Center Support (HIDS) Bridge
ID: 230243Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICESOFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMTBALTIMORE, MD, 21244, USA

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/79e89c83c67f4d6eada03ccaebca0624/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is seeking a contractor for the Health Care Quality Information Systems (HCQIS) Infrastructure and Data Center Support (HIDS) Bridge project. This procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis, justified by the unique and highly specialized nature of the services required, which are critical for maintaining the quality and integrity of health care data systems. The services will be performed in Columbus, Ohio, and are essential for ensuring the effective operation of health care quality information systems. Interested parties can reach out to Sabrina Thompson at sabrina.thompson1@cms.hhs.gov or by phone at 410-786-3242 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sabrina Thompson
    (410) 786-3242
    sabrina.thompson1@cms.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HIDs Bridge JA_Redacted.pdf
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