Awarded ContractJustification

Enterprise Portal Contract (EPC)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 231054
Response Deadline
Days Remaining
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Justification

Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

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

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
JA Exception to Fair Opportunity EPS 01132023 CO.pdf
PDF156 KBAug 5, 2025
AI Summary
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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 2, 2023
awardAwardFeb 24, 2023

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
Office
OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

Point of Contact

Name
Andrew Mummert

Place of Performance

Windsor Mill, MD
ZIP: 21244

Official Sources