CALM Initiative " Appian Software Licenses and Infrastructure

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking to procure software licenses and infrastructure to support the CALM Initiative, a web-based application built on the Appian platform that modernizes the acquisition and procurement lifecycle across OAGM. The system currently supports core functions including Requisitions, Source Selection, Awards Management, Clause Automation, Vendor Management, and Purchase Card, and this effort will ensure continued operation, scalability, and enhancement of these critical capabilities. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541512, indicating it is reserved exclusively for small businesses to promote small business participation in federal contracting. The contract is forecasted for release with a posted date of May 25, 2026, and the point of contact for program-related inquiries is Paul Snyder, while Benjamin Stidham serves as the Contracting Officer. All performance and operations will be conducted in support of CMS, with no specific location indicated beyond the agency's operational footprint. The goal is to secure the necessary Appian licenses and underlying infrastructure to sustain and evolve the CALM system’s functionality, ensuring efficient and compliant contract management throughout CMS’s procurement processes.