One 8(a) WOSB is seeking a partner with past performance or direct relationships in support of the CPI Provider Compliance Group and/or Medicare Administrative Contractors/Recovery Auditors. SAS and Business Objects skills and certifications, along with a deep understanding of Medicare data and its implications for various provider settings and stakeholders, is desired.
This request is in relation to the Comparative Billing Reports (CBRs) Programs to Evaluate Payment Patterns Electronic Reports (PEPPERs) recompete which strives to reduce improper payments in the Medicare program through the production of CBRs is expected to be released in the May timeframe.
Background
The incumbent on this contract is RELI Group, who beat out one other bidder to be awarded this 5-year support contract in late 2018. That contract was competed on GSA MAS as an 8(a) set-aside action. Contract details and spent to date can be found here 75FCMC18F0096. The agency stated that the next iteration of this contract will go out as an 8(a) set-aside, but which contract vehicle has not been announced at this time.
Key Points of Contact (Current or Past)
- Nicole Hoey, Contracts, CMS – nicole.hoey@cms.hhs.gov
- Eisha Banks, Contracts, CMS – eisha.banks@cms.hhs.gov
- Charles Cowles, CMS/CPI/PCG/DCPD – charles.cowles@cms.hhs.gov
- Connie Leonard, Provider Compliance Group Director, CMS/CPI – connie.leonard@cms.hhs.gov
- Brian Elza, Provider Compliance Group Deputy Director, CMS/CPI – brian.elza@cms.hhs.gov
- Ann Barnaby, Director, Outreach and Education for CBR/PEPPER, RELI Group,
- Jyotsna Yarlagadda, Data Analytics Manager, RELI Group
- Kimberly Hrehor, Program Director, RELI Group
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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.
- Softrams **
- Sparksoft **
- RELI Group **
- Skyward IT Solutions **
- Leidos
- Index Analytics **
- C-HIT
- Maximus **
- Tantus Tech
- Coforma **
- ERP International **
- Next Phase
- eSimplicity **
- Nava **
- Radiant Infotech
- CVP **
- Ad Hoc
- Nimbus Consulting
- Ventech Solutions **
- ICF **
- Think Systems
- McKinsey & Company **
- Global Alliant **
- Unissant **
- Signature Consulting Group
- Truss
- For People **
- Sprezzatura
- SoftDev **
- Arch Systems
- Akira
- iAdeptive
- ICA
- Williams Consulting **
- IT Concepts **
- Sky Solutions **
- J29 **
- DAS Federal **
- VITG
- CTIS
- Snowbird Agility
- Navitas **
- INADEV **
- Sierra7 **
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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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