A research request was recently provided to OS AI from a Baltimore-based 8(a) small business looking for details related to a potential FY 2023 recompete of this 5-year Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services contract to support a tool that provides data on Medicare billing trends and reports that deliver provider-specific Medicare data statistics for discharges/services vulnerable to improper payments.  

We at OrangeSlices AI do believe in the need for more and better-informed competition, so provided below are 1) opportunity details provided by the requestor; 2) some key points of contact; 3) related pursuit/capture data; and 4) when possible, projected odds of this contract going back to the incumbent.  

The ask: We saw the “recent RFI out of CMS for the Comparative Billing Reports (CBRs) and Programs to Evaluate Payment Patterns Electronic Reports (PEPPERs) (CBR/PEPPER) contract to reduce improper payments in the Medicare program through the production of CBRs” and we are seeking any additional details you can provide.  

Competitive Details (as known) related to the predecessor contract: 

  • Funding Agency: HHS / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 
  • Incumbent: RELI Group   
  • Contract Vehicle: This was last competed using GSA FSS using NAICS 541611. 
  • Expected Competition Date: Fiscal Year 2023 – date tbd  
  • OS AI Note: The contract is set to expire at the end of fiscal year 2023. 
  • Contract Details and Spend to Date for Award ID 75FCMC18F0096 

** Please note that OS AI will not speculate here as to the accuracy of any scope details provided and/or any current plans related to the timing, details, and likelihood of any recompete.  

Related Data:  

Sample of Key Potential Points of Contact (current or past): 

  • Eisha Banks, Contracts, CMS – eisha.banks@cms.hhs.gov 
  • Anita Allen, CMS Small Business Specialist – Anita.Allen@hhs.gov 
  • Jyotsna Yarlagadda, Manager Data Analytics, RELI Group 

What are the odds of the incumbent company winning this contract as a Prime again?  

The OS AI Bot calculates the odds the incumbent wins this contract back is 65% (assuming RELI Group can bid as a small business.)  

OS AI Note: RELI Group has been one of the most successful small businesses in the Federal sector – period – over the past few years, winning big at several Federal Civilian agencies. They are close to exceeding their small business status. It is worth noting that RELI has two active SBA mentor protégés, where they serve as the mentor, on the books. The first is with RYE Tech and the second with ePATHUSA. 

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You can filter the list by several key indicators, to include socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.  

Firms drawing the most attention: 

Included below is a list of the 8(a) small business companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory since the beginning of FY23 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of CMS. 

** An Elev8 GovCon Honoree, noted for a corporate culture that demonstrates excellence, making the company a beacon for talent, for partners, and for clients.    

We cannot and will not speculate here as to the reasons for the increased interest, but whether it is a company evaluating them as a potential partner; a federal acquisition leader doing their due diligence; or a consultant weighing their next job move, this group of companies has been receiving increased interest.

If you are a small business with capabilities and socio-economic status that might support this effort, comment below to let others know you are interested in partnering.  

Please note that the research requestor for this item received a Premium OS AI Opp Segment report including 1) known details about how/if/when/where this contract will be competed; 2) a list of the top companies that are in position to win today (as well as those who have been making key investments and moves of late to position for a win); and 3) a detailed list of the top potential opportunity influencers any potential bidder will want to get to know.  

About OrangeSlices AI  

Developed by a team of government and industry contracting subject matter experts, the OrangeSlices AI data driven platform is a publicly available searchable listing of the top information technology and consulting services contractors doing business with the Federal government today. Driven by a robust and comprehensive set of authoritative and trusted data sources, the OS.ai tool is intended to help government and industry leaders find the right partner to help deliver on the important missions of the Federal government. Learn more about how you can engage with OS AI here.   

 

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