Website Open Data Discovery (WODD) -Recompete

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking a contractor to continue supporting the data.cms.gov website, which serves as the primary platform for publicly accessible health data. The contractor will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of the site, including ongoing development, operations, and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on creating new interactive tools, datasets, and information products in close collaboration with CMS data owners. The work will prioritize making data easy to discover, access, and use through user-centered design, agile product management, and continuous user research to ensure the platform meets the needs of diverse audiences. In addition to development, the contractor must provide robust security and incident management support, operate a responsive help desk to assist users, and maintain compliance with federal standards. This effort is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541512, reflecting CMS’s commitment to engaging small businesses in critical digital infrastructure. The program point of contact is Jacob Rawlings, and Julie Bebber serves as the contracting officer, with all activities centered on enhancing transparency and usability of public health data through an evolving, secure, and user-focused digital platform.