Data Analysis for the Quality, Safety & Oversight of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Transplant, and Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Programs
Overview
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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) intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the University of Michigan / Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center (UM/KECC) for Data Analysis for the Quality, Safety & Oversight of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Transplant, and Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Programs. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that UM/KECC is deemed uniquely capable of fulfilling this requirement. Capability statements from interested parties are due by June 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will produce and distribute detailed data reports and analytical products essential for CMS's oversight of ESRD, Transplant, and OPO programs. Key deliverables include:
- Facility-specific Dialysis Facility Reports (DFRs)
- Initial Transplant Program Reports (monthly)
- Transplant Composite Reports for survey scheduling
- Organization-specific Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Reports
- State-specific and Regional-specific reports
- State-specific rank-ordered Outcomes Lists, including reversed top-performer versions for public access. All reports must be posted to a secure website and distributed timely to support CMS surveyors, State Agencies, and other oversight stakeholders.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Estimated Contract Value: $27,942,540
- Period of Performance: Base Year (9/30/2026 – 9/29/2027) plus 4 Option Years
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (intended for UM/KECC)
- Response Due (Capability Statements): June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Synopsis Posting Date: May 26, 2026
- Formal Solicitation Release: On or about June 10, 2026 (in accordance with FAR Part 15)
Evaluation
This is a sole source action based on market research indicating no other respondent was capable of performing the required work. Interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement must submit a written capability statement, not exceeding 10 pages, addressing all aspects of the requirement.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 541720 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities)
- Small Business Size Standard: $24 million in average annual receipts
- Points of Contact:
- Joshua Czerski (Contract Specialist): joshua.czerski@cms.hhs.gov
- Brian Humes (Contracting Officer): brian.humes@cms.hhs.gov