Key CMS industry event takeaways – RAAM, PM3, CCW, RAA, APS, and much more – More than 18 active opportunities covered

Members of the OrangeSlices AI team attended Friday’s popular Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services industry focused networking event.    

If you don’t go to this recurring and increasingly popular event series hosted by Shelley McGuire, you are missing out. It is always a fun and well-run event filled with valuable updates and connections added every time. (Track Shelley’s events here) 

For those who were unable to attend, included below is an overview detailing some of the most relevant topics and opportunities that OS AI heard at the event. 

*Please note that this is the way OS AI heard it. If you are pursuing any of these opportunities, we encourage you to validate this information. We all know how quickly things can change. If anyone heard something different from what we provided, please message us at support@orangeslices.ai and we will make any changes necessary.  

Opportunities Discussed 

• RAAM – Research Analysis Assessment Measurement (formerly known as RMADA II)–  Alex Jarema is the CO on this. There are a lot of things up in the air at the time. Most notably there is ongoing discussion about how HHS is not meeting its spend management goals.  
• CMS Administrative Simplification HIPAA Enforcement Program Support – This is expected to go out on 8(a) Stars III with an RFP expected out around December 7th. Aaron Blackshire is the CO. 
• CMS Marketplace Assister Technical Support (MATS) Program – This will be awarded as a sole-source action with a Limited Source Justification being published, as they agency has some key work left to complete. Subcontracting goals do remain in place. GDIT is the incumbent.  
• CMS Support for Enterprise Architecture Services Information Technology (SEAS IT) and SEAS – Theordore Luster and Jeremy Garvin are the CS and CO. This is expected to go out on MAS as a SB set-aside action – potentially 8(a). More is to come.  
• CMS Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction A (DME MAC JA) – Malissa Shin is the CO. Not currently expected to be set-aside.  
• CMS Chronic Conditions Data Warehouse (CCW) – Jennifer Davis is the CO. Word is it may be coming out on 8(a) STARS, but we are not sure if it is finalized yet.   
• CMS Scoring and Feedback – This will be extended 1-2 years. Any recompete is expected out on ACME. Sabrina Thompson is the CO. 
• CMS PM3 – They are working on a new iteration of that procurement, A scope change is expected, which may lead to an RFI being posted. Sabrina Thompson is the CO.  
• CMS Advanced Provider Screening (APS) – Expected to go out on STARS III (could drop anytime in the next 60 days) – A Holiday Present. If it drops just before the holiday, let Anita Allen know and she will fight to make sure you get ample time to respond. They are not expected to request certification when they post that. 
• CMS DAPS (Data Analytics and Program Support) – this is for Implementation and Operationalization of Medicare Prescription Drug Provisions of the IRA. The current push is for this to go out unrestricted, but it is still being evaluated.  
• CMS End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) – The acquisition strategy is still under review. It is expected to go out MIDS with Scott Filipovits as the contact. 

Sources Sought Notices/RFIs understood to be on the street right now. [This was provided by a secondary source. Make sure to verify details/dates if any are of interest to you.]  

• SSN – Service-Disabled Veteran Owned – Under MAS SINs (541611 and 54151S) – Tracking number Q1667044 -Nathaniel Dean-CMS- CMS PROGRAM and FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT (CPFMS)– (formerly known as EIS) 
• SSN- 8(a) Stars III Market Research – RFQ 1666793-Nathaniel Dean-CMS- COLLABORATION, OPERATIONS, INTERNETWORKING, & ENTERPRISE CLOUD COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY (CONECCT) Formally known as UC- Closes Nov 29 
• SSN-SAM-541611- ACUMEN-(current 8MIL) Medicare Part D Payment Process -Closes Nov 30-POC Rachel Johnson Notice# 240465 
• SSN-SAM-541611- LMI-(current 54MIL) Medicare Shared Saving Program Operational Support Contract-Closes Dec. 6- POC Malissa Shin Notice# CMS240357 
• SSN-eBuy-541611-ACUMEN (current 5MIL) Payment Standardization – Closes Nov 30- POC Amberly Kovalick-ID# RFQ1666547 
• SSN-SAM-541612- TISTA (current +100MIL) Independent Systems Acceptance and Verification for the Exchange (ISAVE)-Closes Nov 28? POC Carrie Vien #240329 
• SSN – SAM- # CMS240501- Cathryn Kim – INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM (IPF PPS) (Bizzell incumbent) 

As discussed a few weeks back, Christine Haber is taking over as the second small business specialist that will be supporting CMS. She is expected to cover Jason Vollmer (Marketplace, RMADA (now RAAM), etc.) and Juanita Wilson’s (MAC contracts, etc) groups. Anita will be keeping all IT and all MIDS types of contracts. Not sure who to call? For now, call Anita. 

Recent Related CMS News / Data    

• CMS posts more than 3 Dozen New Opps in November Forecast Update
• Key CMS industry event takeaways – CMS Data Analytics RFI, RMADA is now RAAM, CCSQ ISG seeking new blood
• CMS taps familiar face as new Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
• Current acting CIO at CMS, Rajiv Uppal, has been selected to take the top tech post at the IRS
• Contract Award: $38M CMS Home Health Quality Measurement, Value-Based Purchasing Model and Hospice Assessment Instruments support
• Contract Award: CMS Medicare Learning Network Product Development and QA program
• Rising CMS CMMI leader exits, takes role with 8(a) woman-owned small business
• SCG is Awarded Contact Center Eligibility Determination Support for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Exchanges and Marketplace
• GDIT Awarded $450 Million Financial Systems Modernization Contract by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• Industry sets sights on these two dozen CMS focused Women-owned Small Businesses
• Contract Award: $602M CMS Continuously Available Hosting Environment (CACHE) IaaS
• CMS recruits new Advanced Provider Screening Program Manager
• Index Analytics scores CMS Artificial Intelligence Through Machine Learned Modeling (AIMM) task win
• Another CMS Contract Win for C-HIT
• 8(a) STARS III Prime JV wins $33M CMS CCSQ QualityNet Service Center support contract

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Partnering   

Looking for an IT and consulting firm to partner with at CMS? Click Here  You can filter the list by several key indicators, including socio-economic status, NAICS, Contract vehicle, etc.  

Firms drawing the most attention:    

Below is a list of more than three dozen large and small companies we have noted as drawing the most views by Government and industry leaders on the OrangeSlices AI consultant directory over the 2nd half of 2023 and that bring direct past performance and/or related relationships in support of CMS.    

• Sparksoft **   
• RELI Group **  
• Skyward IT Solutions ** 
• Leidos   
• Ventech Solutions ** 
• Softrams **  
• Ad Hoc   
• Index Analytics  **  
• C-HIT   
• Next Phase   
• eSimplicity **  
• Nava **  
• CVP **   
• Nimbus Consulting  
• ICF ** 
• Think Systems  
• McKinsey & Company **  
• Global Alliant  **  
• Radiant Infotech  
• Unissant **  
• Signature Consulting Group  
• Truss    
• Sprezzatura   
• Coforma **   
• SoftDev **  
• Arch Systems   
• Akira   
• iAdeptive   
• ICA   
• Williams Consulting **  
• IT Concepts  **  
• Sky Solutions **  
• J29 ** 
• DAS Federal **  
• VITG   
• CTIS   
• Navitas **  
• INADEV **  
• Sierra7 ** 

** 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.    

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