Request for Proposal (RFP) for the National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract (NEC), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
ID: 75FCMC25R0001Type: Solicitation
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/7852865058f541848ae339f70da21d4c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is seeking proposals for the National Education Campaign & Outreach Contract (NEC) through an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract mechanism. The objective of this procurement is to develop, implement, and evaluate national integrated communications campaigns, with an initial task order focused on the "Health Care Fraud Prevention Outreach and Education Campaign" to be awarded to one IDIQ contract awardee. This initiative is crucial for enhancing public awareness and education regarding health care fraud prevention. Interested offerors should review the attached solicitation documents for detailed requirements and are encouraged to contact Deanna Kuehn or Deborah Lester for further inquiries. The procurement is subject to the availability of funds, and no costs for proposal preparation will be reimbursed.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deanna Kuehn
    deanna.kuehn@cms.hhs.gov
    Deborah Lester
    deborah.lester@cms.hhs.gov
    Files
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    Solicitation 75FCMC25R0001 (10.15.24).zip
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