Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Analysis, Reporting & Tracking System (CMS ARTS) Limited-Sources Justification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a Limited Sources Justification for the Analysis, Reporting & Tracking System (CMS ARTS). This justification outlines the rationale for a sole-source, follow-on order to SOFTRAMS LLC (now Tria Federal) for continued operations and maintenance (O&M) support of the critical CMS ARTS system. This extension covers a two-month period from March 24, 2026, to May 23, 2026, with an anticipated value of $100,000.00. The total contract value, inclusive of all options, is $3,478,917.27.
Purpose & Rationale
The CMS ARTS system serves as the agency's system of record for tracking contractor business proposals, cost reports, deliverables, and workload information, including financial, budget, and cost data. It is utilized by CMS staff and various contractors such as Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs), Program Safeguard Contractors (PSCs), and Zone Program Integrity Contractors (ZPICs). The sole-source extension is justified by an "urgent and compelling need" and in the "interest of economy and efficiency" to ensure uninterrupted support for this essential system.
Contract Details
- Type: Limited Sources Justification (Sole-Source Extension)
- Incumbent Contractor: SOFTRAMS LLC (now Tria Federal)
- Extension Period: March 24, 2026 – May 23, 2026 (2 months)
- Anticipated Extension Value: $100,000.00
- Total Contract Value (with options): $3,478,917.27
- Product Service Code: DA01 (Application Development and Support Services)
- Place of Performance: St James, MD, United States
Implications for Bidders
This justification is for informational purposes regarding the current contract status. It explicitly states that a successor contract has already been awarded, and future requirements for the CMS ARTS system will be competed. This document is relevant for understanding the transition to a new contractor for the CMS ARTS system.
Agency & Contacts
- Department/Agency: Health And Human Services / CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES
- Office: OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT
- Primary Contact: Candace Straker (Candace.Straker@cms.hhs.gov, 410-768-8174)
- Secondary Contact: Erin Crockett (Erin.Crockett@cms.hhs.gov, 410-786-2088)
- Published Date: March 27, 2026