Walker Hare

Walker Hare supports the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management within the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services by managing strategic procurements of professional and technical services critical to modernizing Medicare and Medicaid operations. Responsible for end-to-end acquisition lifecycle management, Hare specializes in contracting for digital transformation initiatives, data analytics platforms, and systems integration services that enhance program efficiency and beneficiary experience. Their work directly advances the agency’s mission to secure high-quality, secure, and scalable technical solutions through compliant, performance-based contracting practices. Hare maintains a consistent working relationship with Rocket Media Group, LLC, a key vendor delivering specialized IT and digital engagement services. This partnership reflects a pattern of engaging firms with proven expertise in user-centered design, cloud-based platform development, and health information systems modernization. The working relationship is characterized by repeat engagements, performance-based task order awards, and collaborative requirements development aligned with CMS’s digital strategy objectives. Hare’s procurement approach reflects a balanced commitment to socioeconomic goals, with equal emphasis on full and open competition and Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This demonstrates a deliberate strategy to foster innovation through small business participation without compromising access to specialized technical capabilities. There is no indication of preference for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, suggesting a focus on broad small business eligibility and competitive fairness. The primary technical domains Hare supports are classified under NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541519 (Other Computer-Related Services), indicating deep engagement with custom software development, systems architecture, and integrated IT support services. These procurements consistently target solutions that modernize backend infrastructure, improve data interoperability, and enhance cybersecurity posture across CMS’s digital ecosystem.