Risk Management Support
ID: HHSM500201400030I_75FCMC18F0001Type: Justification
Overview

Buyer

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

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/72b7d0719f404672b26f094504ccc268/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), is seeking a contractor to provide risk management support aimed at identifying and mitigating risks associated with CMS programs and initiatives. The contractor will be responsible for addressing issues related to fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as proposing effective mitigation strategies to preserve the integrity of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation models and CMS programs. This opportunity underscores the importance of maintaining robust oversight and risk management within federal healthcare initiatives. Interested parties can reach out to Jennifer Kuhn at jennifer.kuhn@cms.hhs.gov or by phone at 410-786-2299 for further details regarding this procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jennifer Kuhn
    (410) 786-2299
    jennifer.kuhn@cms.hhs.gov
    Files
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    Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity_Final.pdf
    The document justifies a sole-source extension for Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) to continue providing essential risk management support to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), valued at approximately $1.5 million for three months plus two additional option periods. The rationale emphasizes BAH's unique expertise and existing engagement with ongoing tasks, which are crucial for timely completion and consistent evaluation of upcoming CMS rules and stakeholder feedback mechanisms. The justification argues that transitioning to a new contractor would jeopardize project continuity, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
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    Risk Management Support
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