Region 3 - Quality Improvement Network Quality Improvement Organization

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking to engage a qualified Quality Improvement Organization as part of the Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors to deliver expert healthcare quality improvement services in Region 3. The goal is to enhance the quality of care, promote health equity, and improve outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries through evidence-based initiatives and innovative approaches. This effort is aligned with broader objectives to optimize health and well-being across the Medicare population by addressing systemic gaps in care delivery and ensuring equitable access to high-quality services. The contract will be awarded to a contractor with demonstrated expertise in quality improvement, and performance will be measured against specific benchmarks tied to clinical outcomes, patient safety, and health equity metrics. The procurement is forecasted under NAICS code 541618 for other professional, scientific, and technical services and is managed by CMS through Lynda Gibson Thomas as the Program Point of Contact and Michael Milanese as the Contracting Officer. The place of performance and detailed location information are not specified, indicating that services may be delivered across the region with flexibility to meet local needs. The solicitation is available for public review through the HHS OSDBU portal.