HPSA Zip Code Crosswalk

This contract seeks to develop and deliver a detailed crosswalk that links geographic Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations, as identified by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to United States Postal Service (USPS) ZIP Codes. This crosswalk will be utilized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to accurately determine the payment of the Medicare HPSA bonus under section 413(a) of the Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003. The project ensures geographic HPSA data is translated into a usable format to support Medicare payment processes. Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, the solicitation is designated under NAICS code 541512 and reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The contract, titled "HPSA Zip Code Crosswalk," was posted on May 5, 2026, with proposals due by May 15, 2026. The primary point of contact is Courtney Garnes, reachable by phone or email, with Winnie Tenekam as a secondary contact. The work is associated with the Baltimore, Maryland office and focuses on advancing CMS’s capacity to administer Medicare bonus payments accurately by aligning shortage area data with postal codes.