Mary Kerner

Mary Kerner serves as a key procurement professional within the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, supporting the modernization and operational integrity of Medicare and Medicaid programs. She manages the acquisition of professional and technical services critical to digital transformation, data analytics, and system security initiatives. Her work centers on securing consulting expertise and IT-enabled solutions that enhance program efficiency, beneficiary experience, and compliance with federal health IT standards. Kerner typically handles complex service-based contracts under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, focusing on performance-based outcomes and mission-critical system enhancements. Her primary contractor relationship is with Rocket Media Group, LLC, a vendor frequently engaged for specialized technical and communications services supporting CMS’s public-facing digital platforms and beneficiary outreach initiatives. Kerner’s contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, non-set-aside contractors with proven capabilities in health information systems and media solutions. She maintains a streamlined procurement approach, emphasizing vendor reliability, technical proficiency, and alignment with CMS’s strategic modernization goals. Kerner’s acquisition portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside orientation, indicating a focus on open competition based on technical merit and operational readiness rather than socioeconomic preferences. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process remains fully compliant with federal procurement regulations and emphasizes value-driven outcomes over socioeconomic categorization. Her primary NAICS code focus is 524114—Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers—reflecting deep expertise in procuring services tied to health plan administration, claims processing support, and insurance system modernization. She specializes in acquiring solutions that integrate with CMS’s core infrastructure, including eligibility verification, provider network management, and real-time data exchange platforms, demonstrating strong domain knowledge in federal health insurance operations and digital health ecosystem integration.