Award
Delivery Order #HHSM500T0001
HHS Awards $213.9M for Medicare Fraud Prevention Contract
Buyer
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Award Amount
$219,079,652.43
Ceiling
$219,079,652.43
Period of Performance
Nov 01, 2016 – Oct 31, 2020
Identifier
HHSM500T0001
NAICS
541990
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a definitive contract to Safeguard Services LLC to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in the northeastern jurisdiction of the United States. This cost-plus-award-fee delivery order, which has a total potential value of $213,898,844.48, emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of Medicare services. The contract was awarded through full and open competition, and the recipient is categorized as other than a small business. Key subcontractors include Blackwood Associates, Inc. for hardware and software maintenance, Copper River Information Technology, LLC for telecommunications, and Dell Federal Systems L.P for hardware support related to Medicare fraud detection. The contract went into effect on November 1, 2016, with an end date currently scheduled for October 31, 2024, and a potential extension to October 31, 2026. This initiative plays a crucial role for the Department of Health and Human Services in safeguarding public funds and ensuring the efficiency of health service delivery.
Description
UPIC TASK ORDER AWARD TO COMBAT FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE IN THE NORTH-EASTERN JURISDICTION