Posting of The Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Extension of the NEC IDIQ

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has posted a justification document related to the extension of the National Education Campaign Outreach Contract (NEC) IDIQ. This extension involves a sole-source or other than full and open competition procurement approach, as outlined in the Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.305. The contract extension is tied to solicitation number A250362J-JOFOC and aims to continue the engagement under the previously announced IDIQ contract, ensuring the ongoing execution of national educational outreach initiatives. While specific performance location details and set-aside information are not provided, CMS is managing this contract through its agency office, and designated contacts for this requirement include Deanna Kuehn and Deborah S. Lester. The government has made this notice publicly available as a special notice on August 8, 2025, as part of transparent procurement practices, allowing interested parties to review the rationale for the contract extension without full and open competition.