The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is hereby conducting market research to identify sources to support informed decisions to procure for the required services, (e.g., 8(a), service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business, and women-owned small business)  While our intention is to specifically identify small business concerns, all types of business concerns, both large and small, are encouraged to submit responses to this Request for Information (RFI).  This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) for all interested qualified businesses that meet the requirements for this effort.  The information from this market research will help CMS plan their acquisition strategy. 

This announcement is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only.  This is not an invitation for bid, request for quote or other solicitation and in no way obligates the Government to award a contract.  CMS will not entertain questions regarding this market research.

Please see attached Sources Sought Notice and Draft SOW for additional details.