R -- Training and Consulting Support for the MKS Mid-Tier Configuration Management Tool

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to enter into sole source negotiations with MKS Software, Inc. to secure ongoing support for the MKS Mid-Tier Configuration Management tool. This proprietary software, along with its associated training and consulting services, is exclusively provided by MKS personnel. The contract focuses on continuing the implementation, training, and consulting needed to support the tool's role in fulfilling requirements under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, as well as incorporating additional software functionality essential to advance the implementation process. The procurement will proceed under a non-competitive process in accordance with the authorities granted by federal acquisition regulations, specifically citing 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1). CMS has set a 15-day window for receiving any written objections to the sole source approach; if none are received, negotiations will continue towards awarding the contract to MKS Software. Key contacts for this procurement include the Contract Specialist, Debbie R Stidham, and the Contracting Officer, Donald M Knode. The solicitation references NAICS code 541519, related to other computer-related services.