# SAM #261920

Award Modification: CMS Artificial Intelligence Research and Enablement Contract Adds Intelligent Process Automation Support

**Buyer:** CMS Office of Acquisition and Grants Management
**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 261920
**NAICS:** 518210, 541512, 541511, 541611

CMS has issued a modification to the Artificial Intelligence Research and Enablement (AIRE) contract, awarded to Deloitte Consulting LLP, to add Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) program support.
- Contract Type & Structure:
  - Firm-Fixed Price contract
  - 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods
- Scope of Modification:
  - Adds IPA services to support automation lifecycle delivery, governance, operations, and program management
  - IPA program will be centrally governed, secure, and scalable, using approved tooling and AI-enabled automation
  - Includes program governance, community of practice, operations/maintenance, and program management
- Estimated Value:
  - Modification valued at $12,666,776
- Period of Performance:
  - April 17, 2026, through April 16, 2031 (including options)
- Purpose & Impact:
  - Supports CMS operations serving over 160 million beneficiaries
  - Focuses on AI research and automation to improve efficiency and service delivery
- Vendor:
  - Deloitte Consulting LLP is the awardee
- No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are listed; the focus is on service delivery and program support

### Description

<p>CMS used the logical follow-on exception to fair opportunity to award this modification.</p>

[View original listing](https://sam.gov/opp/f102b89221714f14847d4beb385138cd/view)