Pipeline - Actuarial Research & Design Services (ARDS)

The contract under the title Pipeline - Actuarial Research & Design Services (ARDS) is a small business set-aside opportunity awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to secure actuarial and financial analysis services essential for the development and evaluation of new models aimed at reducing Medicare and Medicaid spending. These services are critical for supporting OMB-cleared initiatives, where actuarial work is used to project financial impacts and assess the potential cost-saving effectiveness of proposed innovations before full-scale implementation. The analysis will inform decision-making around model viability, ensuring alignment with federal cost-containment goals and program integrity. This procurement is intended for total small business participation and falls under NAICS code 541720, which covers scientific research and development services, specifically in the actuarial field. The contract is forecasted to be released with a posting date of May 25, 2026, and no solicitation number has been assigned yet. Point of contact for program-related inquiries is Monica Thorpe, while Jason Vollmer serves as the contracting officer. The work is expected to be performed remotely or at locations determined by CMS, with no specific place of performance identified. All deliverables will center on robust financial modeling and evidence-based forecasting to support evidence-driven policy development within the Innovation Center's portfolio of initiatives.