CMS Digital Service Delivery Contract for T-MSIS Sustained at $65.4M
Contract Overview
Contract Amount: $65,429,694 ($65.4M)
Contractor: Tista Science and Technology Corporation
Awarding Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Start Date: 2017-09-18
End Date: 2021-09-17
Contract Duration: 1,460 days
Daily Burn Rate: $44.8K/day
Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Number of Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE
Sector: IT
Official Description: IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS TO ACQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL SERVICE DELIVERY CAPACITY TO ASSIST THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) IN AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING THE TRANSFORMED-MEDICAID STATISTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (T-MSIS). T-MSIS SHOULD REMAIN STABLE AS IT EVOLVES TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING SUPPORT FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR STATES AND TERRITORIES. STABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING STATES AND TERRITORIES, AS WELL AS NEW STATES THAT JOIN, BRINGING NEW TYPES OF DATA. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE, THE SYSTEM SHOULD EASILY AND AUTOMATICALLY COLLECT AND NORMALIZE DISPARATE DATA RESULTING IN STANDARDIZED QUALITY DATA - DESPITE THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW DATA SOURCES.
Place of Performance
Location: POTOMAC, MONTGOMERY County, MARYLAND, 20854
State: Maryland Government Spending
Plain-Language Summary
Department of Health and Human Services obligated $65.4 million to TISTA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION for work described as: IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS TO ACQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL SERVICE DELIVERY CAPACITY TO ASSIST THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) IN AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING THE TRANSFORMED-MEDICAID STATISTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (T-M… Key points: 1. The contract aims to ensure stability and continuous improvement for the T-MSIS data system, crucial for state Medicaid data collection. 2. Competition was full and open, suggesting a potentially competitive pricing environment. 3. The primary risk lies in maintaining system stability amidst evolving data requirements and new state integrations. 4. This IT service acquisition falls within the Computer Systems Design Services sector.
Value Assessment
Rating: good
The contract value of $65.4M over four years for comprehensive digital service delivery appears reasonable given the critical nature of T-MSIS. Benchmarking against similar large-scale government IT service contracts would provide further context.
Cost Per Unit: N/A
Competition Analysis
Competition Level: full-and-open
The use of full and open competition is a positive indicator for price discovery. It allows multiple vendors to bid, theoretically driving down costs and ensuring the government receives competitive pricing for the services.
Taxpayer Impact: The competitive nature of this award suggests taxpayers are likely benefiting from a fair market price for essential IT services supporting Medicaid.
Public Impact
Ensures continuity of critical Medicaid data infrastructure for states and territories. Supports the evolution of T-MSIS to handle new data sources and improve data quality. Aims to standardize disparate data, leading to more reliable statistical information for policy decisions. Facilitates the onboarding of new states into the T-MSIS system.
Waste & Efficiency Indicators
Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10
Warning Flags
- Potential for scope creep as T-MSIS evolves.
- Dependency on contractor expertise for system stability.
- Ensuring data normalization across diverse state inputs.
Positive Signals
- Clear objective for system stability and improvement.
- Full and open competition promotes value.
- Firm Fixed Price contract provides cost certainty.
Sector Analysis
This contract falls within the IT sector, specifically Computer Systems Design Services. Spending in this area is substantial across federal agencies, supporting critical infrastructure and digital transformation efforts. Benchmarks vary widely based on complexity and scope.
Small Business Impact
The data indicates this contract was not awarded to small businesses (sb: false). While this specific award may not have directly benefited small businesses, agencies often have separate set-aside contracts for smaller IT service needs.
Oversight & Accountability
The contract was awarded via a Delivery Order under a larger contract vehicle. Oversight would typically involve program managers at CMS monitoring performance, deliverables, and adherence to the contract terms to ensure accountability.
Related Government Programs
- Computer Systems Design Services
- Department of Health and Human Services Contracting
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Programs
Risk Flags
- Potential for vendor lock-in.
- Complexity of data normalization across states.
- Ensuring continuous system availability.
- Adapting to evolving regulatory requirements.
Tags
computer-systems-design-services, department-of-health-and-human-services, md, delivery-order, 10m-plus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this federal contract paying for?
Department of Health and Human Services awarded $65.4 million to TISTA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION. IGF::OT::IGF THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACQUISITION IS TO ACQUIRE COMPREHENSIVE DIGITAL SERVICE DELIVERY CAPACITY TO ASSIST THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) IN AN EFFORT TO CONTINUE SUSTAINING AND IMPROVING THE TRANSFORMED-MEDICAID STATISTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (T-MSIS). T-MSIS SHOULD REMAIN STABLE AS IT EVOLVES TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING SUPPORT FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR STATES AND TERRITORIES. STABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING STATES AND TERRITO
Who is the contractor on this award?
The obligated recipient is TISTA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION.
Which agency awarded this contract?
Awarding agency: Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
What is the total obligated amount?
The obligated amount is $65.4 million.
What is the period of performance?
Start: 2017-09-18. End: 2021-09-17.
What is the projected cost per year for T-MSIS digital service delivery?
The total contract value is $65.4 million over approximately four years (September 2017 to September 2021). This averages to roughly $16.35 million per year. This figure represents the total potential cost and actual spending may vary based on task orders and service utilization.
What are the key risks associated with maintaining T-MSIS stability?
Key risks include managing the integration of new states and their unique data formats, ensuring the system can automatically normalize disparate data sources into a standardized format, and adapting to evolving federal requirements for Medicaid data. Technical debt and the complexity of legacy systems could also pose stability challenges.
How effectively does this contract support the transformation of Medicaid data?
This contract is designed to directly support the transformation by providing the necessary digital service capacity. Its effectiveness hinges on the contractor's ability to maintain system stability while enabling continuous improvement and the seamless integration of diverse data, ultimately leading to more reliable statistical information.
Industry Classification
NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Computer Systems Design and Related Services › Computer Systems Design Services
Product/Service Code: IT AND TELECOM - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS › ADP AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Competition & Pricing
Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION
Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY
Solicitation ID: RFPCMS2016SPARC
Offers Received: 1
Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)
Evaluated Preference: NONE
Contractor Details
Address: 1201 SEVEN LOCKS RD STE 350, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20854
Business Categories: 8(a) Program Participant, Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, DoT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Owned Business, Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, Indian (Subcontinent) American Owned Business, U.S.-Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business
Financial Breakdown
Contract Ceiling: $65,429,694
Exercised Options: $65,429,694
Current Obligation: $65,429,694
Actual Outlays: $15,727,813
Contract Characteristics
Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED
Cost or Pricing Data: NO
Parent Contract
Parent Award PIID: HHSM500201600060I
IDV Type: IDC
Timeline
Start Date: 2017-09-18
Current End Date: 2021-09-17
Potential End Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Last Modified: 2022-04-25
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