National Provider Directory (NPD) Work Areas A and E: Ground Truth Datasets and Data Aggregation, Quality & Assurance Services

Background
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on the availability and technical capabilities of vendors to establish a trusted, accurate, and comprehensive source of healthcare provider information. This initiative aims to improve care coordination, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance transparency across the U.S. healthcare system.

The feedback from this RFI will help refine the Statement of Objectives (SOO) and inform future procurement methods.

Work Details
The contract involves National Provider Directory Ground Truth Datasets and Data Aggregation, Quality & Assurance Services. Vendors are expected to review the draft SOO and provide insights based on their expertise.

Key tasks include:
1) Establishing direct licensing relationships with authoritative provider data sources across multiple categories;
2) Ensuring federal government use is permitted;
3) Allowing CMS to freely redistribute derived data in a public directory without downstream licensing obligations.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is not explicitly defined in the RFI but will be determined based on future procurement processes following vendor feedback.

Place of Performance
Windsor Mill MD 21244 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide general vendor information including organization name, Unique Entity Identification (UEI), business size, mailing address, and contact details. They should also describe any relevant licenses, specific expertise, GSA credentials, and active government contract vehicles.