Enterprise Portal Contract (EPC)
ID: 231054Type: 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/8f0697b54fe345d4b63f8ce62c32bd0a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is seeking to award a sole source task order for the Enterprise Portal Contract (EPC) to ensure continuity of services. This procurement is being conducted under the exception to fair opportunity as outlined in FAR 16.505(c)(2)(i)(C), indicating the urgency and necessity of maintaining existing EPC services without a competitive bidding process. The services provided under this contract are critical for the ongoing operations and functionality of CMS's enterprise portal, which supports various IT and telecom applications. Interested parties can reach out to Andrew Mummert at andrew.mummert@cms.hhs.gov or by phone at 410-786-0403 for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    JA Exception to Fair Opportunity EPS 01132023 CO.pdf
    The document details a justification for a sole source acquisition exception to fair opportunity regarding a two-month transition task order for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to support Enterprise Portal Services, following delays due to a protest. This acquisition is deemed more economical and efficient as it allows the current contractor, C-HIT, to complete essential services without the inefficiencies of a competitive procurement process. The estimated cost for this service is $1,852,708.19, aligning with historical expenditures for similar efforts.
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    Enterprise Portal Contract (EPC)
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