SPARC
Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract
The Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) is a cost-effective, innovative solution for procuring information technology (IT) professional services from a pool of CMS experienced partners. The purpose of this contract is to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services, to facilitate the modernization of CMS business processes and supporting systems.

SPARC Small Business
List of services:
- Initiation, Concept, and Planning Services
- Requirements Services
- Design Services
- Development Services
- Testing Services
- Security Control Assessment (SCA) Services
- Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services
- Maintenance Services
- Support Services
- Data Request Services
- Help Desk Support Services
Contract Information
HHSM500201700054I, HHSM500201600074I
Contract Details:
Sponsor: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Contract Ceiling: $25B
Payment Terms: No Administrative fee
Current Option Period of Performance:
10 years 2017-2027Point of Contact:
Program Manager:
Chitra Raghu
443-478-0936
Contracts Manager:
Richard Lewis
202-905-6993