National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract Pre-Solicitation Notice
ID: 250283Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICESCMS OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONSBaltimore, MD, 21244, USA

NAICS

Advertising Agencies (541810)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: COMMUNICATIONS (R426)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1d42ae6aea5a47d6be4be2cb71d88c57/view
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    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing to issue a solicitation for the National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract (NEC), which will be a multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This initiative aims to support CMS in planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive national communication campaigns focused on outreach, education, and engagement with key stakeholders across various government levels. The procurement is significant for enhancing the effectiveness of CMS's communication strategies and outreach initiatives nationwide. A formal solicitation is expected to be released by mid-October 2024, with the anticipated contract performance period running from September 1, 2025, to September 31, 2032. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Deanna Kuehn at deanna.kuehn@cms.hhs.gov or Deborah Lester at deborah.lester@cms.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deanna Kuehn
    deanna.kuehn@cms.hhs.gov
    Deborah Lester
    deborah.lester@cms.hhs.gov
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    Solicitation_Synopsis_NEC_IDIQ .pdf
    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing to issue a solicitation for the National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract (NEC), a multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This initiative will support CMS in planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive national communication campaigns aimed at outreach, education, and engagement with key stakeholders at various government levels. A competitive procurement process is anticipated, with four to six contracts expected to be awarded for a performance period from September 1, 2025, to September 31, 2032. The project falls under the NAICS code 541810, related to Advertising Agencies. A formal solicitation is expected to be released by mid-October 2024, and interested parties should direct inquiries to the designated CMS contract officials. This RFP aims to enhance the effectiveness of CMS's communication strategies and outreach initiatives across the country.
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