MRAS

HHS CDC - MODERNIZATION & DIGITAL SERVICES SUPPORT FOR CDC.GOV (MRAS)

Draft RFP #: rfq1767039
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Contracting Office: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Contract Type: OASIS+ (IDIQ)
Contract Ceiling: $[Not specified – Sources Sought/RFI stage]
NAICS Code: 541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services
Business Pools: [Full & Open / SB Participation TBD]
Expected Release Date: Final RFP expected after 07/14/2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The CDC is seeking comprehensive modernization support for CDC.gov, aiming to deliver a user-centric, accessible, and high-performing digital experience. This opportunity is part of a broader digital transformation initiative aligned with federal mandates on accessibility, cybersecurity, and public engagement.

The contract scope covers the entire lifecycle of digital services, from web/mobile development to infrastructure, API integration, and interactive tools like AI chatbots and real-time data visualizations. The strategic importance of this project lies in its alignment with CDC’s digital strategy and its impact on public health communication.rTurner Consulting is actively supporting capture strategies for clients aiming to participate. Contact us to get started with teaming, solutioning, or proposal development.

📄 CDC intends to migrate legacy content into a modern Drupal-based CMS, optimize its infrastructure, and enhance digital services with interactive, mobile-responsive, and accessible components.

📄 Compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Section 508 is mandatory.

CORE SCOPE AREAS

The government seeks industry solutions to deliver the following capabilities:

●    Full-lifecycle digital services: Discovery, design, development, and continuous improvement
●    Drupal CMS Migration: Content and systems migration from legacy platforms
●    Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Optimization: Including CI/CD pipelines, scalability, and DR
●    API Development & Integration: Secure, scalable services and data interoperability
●    Interactive Digital Tools: AI chatbots, intelligent search, real-time visualizations
●    Native Mobile App Development: With offline access, device integration, and push notifications
●    Cybersecurity & Compliance: Implementation of HIPAA, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Section 508
●    Quality Assurance & Reporting: Monthly, quarterly, and final technical reports with performance insights

Tech Stack Considerations:
Open source (Drupal), cloud-native infrastructure, scalable CI/CD, API interoperability, accessible design standards

EVALUATION OR SELF-SCORING CRITERIA (IF APPLICABLE)

Note: This is a Sources Sought / RFI — no evaluation factors have been released yet. However, offerors should prepare for:

●    Demonstrating relevant past performance in similar modernization efforts (last 5 years)
●    Submission of:
       ○    Statement of Work
       ○    Quality Assurance Plan (with QASP & AQL)
       ○    Draft Data Security and Continuity of Operations Plan
       ○    Experience/Past Performance with detailed project references
       ○    Facilities, Personnel, and Technology Infrastructure
       ○    Price Quote aligned with technical requirements

CAPTURE STRATEGY TIPS

Actionable Recommendations

●    Begin forming teaming agreements with partners that complement technical gaps
●    Align internal capabilities with:
●    Drupal CMS
●    Mobile-native and responsive design
●    Federal compliance and security controls
●    Prepare tailored past performance packages
●    Validate experience in user-centric government websites
●    Draft QA and security plans for rapid proposal response (timeline is short – 6-day response window)

Ideal Prime or Partner Profile

●    Federal experience in web and mobile development
●    Proven delivery of Section 508-compliant, HIPAA-secure solutions
●    Drupal CMS implementation and migration expertise
●    CI/CD and cloud platform proficiency
●    Ability to deliver AI-powered or interactive data-driven applications
●    Strong project documentation and report delivery capabilities

TIMELINE & MILESTONES

Stay alert for updates—we’ll keep you posted as the opportunity evolves.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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Top Vendors by Category (via FPDS / FPDSplus)

TOP OTSBs (HHS, last 5 years)

Over the past five fiscal years, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded substantial federal obligations to leading Other Than Small Business (OTSB) vendors under the NAICS category for Custom Computer Programming Services. The chart presents the top 20 vendors based on total action obligations during this period.

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. emerged as the top performer, securing more than $1.2 billion in obligations—twice as much as its nearest competitor. Following closely are SOFTRAMS LLC and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., both receiving over $563 million in contract awards. Rounding out the top five are Sapient Government Services, Inc. and Cognosante MVH LLC, each with contract values exceeding $500 million.

Beyond the top tier, there is a notable drop in awarded amounts. Vendors in the bottom half of the list each received less than $200 million, indicating a concentrated share of obligations among a few dominant firms.

This data underscores the competitive landscape of custom programming contracts within HHS, revealing which large vendors have consistently aligned their offerings with the agency’s evolving technology needs—without relying on contract vehicle awards.

Source: FPDS Chart 1: Most successful Vendors within an Agency

TOP VENDORS with $10M to $50M contracts at HHS

This chart showcases the top 20 vendors that have secured prime contracts ranging from $10 million to $50 million over the past five fiscal years with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the NAICS code for Custom Computer Programming Services.

At the top of this contract range is Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., which stands out with over $206 million in total action obligations—significantly surpassing the $50 million contract cap, indicating multiple mid-sized awards. Close behind is REI Systems, Inc., with approximately $125 million, also showing a strong presence in this mid-tier contracting space.

Vendors such as Sapient Government Services, Inc., RevaComm Inc., SPARKSOFT Corporation, and ODDBALL, Inc. each received between $68 million and $85 million, indicating consistent performance across multiple contracts within the targeted dollar range.

The chart also includes smaller, but still highly competitive, firms like Ad Hoc LLC, Black Canyon Consulting LLC, and Information Management Services Inc., all securing between $40 million and $60 million in obligations. The rest of the list includes vendors with totals closer to the $10 million lower threshold, showing a diverse mix of emerging and established companies in the custom software development space.

This data is a useful resource for identifying potential teaming partners who have demonstrated success in securing multiple mid-sized contracts with HHS—highlighting firms that are agile, trusted, and well-positioned in the federal IT services marketplace.

Source: FPDS Chart 2: Teaming partners based on Agency prime contracts

TOP SB VENDORS at HHS over the last five years

This chart highlights the top 20 small business (SB) vendors that secured the highest total action obligations from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the past five fiscal years, under the NAICS code for Custom Computer Programming Services.

Index Analytics LLC leads the field with a commanding $395 million in total obligations—nearly doubling the next vendor on the list. HumanIT Solutions LLC follows with over $205 million, and Nimbus Consulting LLC ranks third with approximately $199 million in contract awards.

Other standout vendors include Black Canyon Consulting LLC, Raventech Solution Partners, and Global Alliant Inc., each receiving between $130 million and $190 million. These firms clearly demonstrate a strong and sustained presence in the HHS custom programming space.

The remainder of the list features a mix of highly capable small businesses such as RemedyBiz, Inc., Precise Software Solutions, and Expedient Tech, Inc., with obligations ranging from $50 million to over $100 million. These companies represent a critical tier of suppliers delivering targeted IT solutions and services to HHS.

This dataset serves as a valuable resource for identifying potential teaming partners and understanding which small businesses have consistently won sizable programming service contracts within HHS over the last five years—providing insight into who’s thriving in this competitive federal IT market.

Source: FPDS Chart 3: Successful Vendors within an Agency based on contract totals

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 Use it to generate charts by agency, NAICS, award size, and more.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

At rTurner Consulting, we help GovCon firms win complex technical opportunities. Our services include:

●    Tailored teaming strategy
●    Full proposal development (SOW, QA, security, past performance)
●    Compliance documentation (FedRAMP, HIPAA)
●    Drupal CMS and CI/CD technical expertise
●    Capture management and strategy

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RESOURCES & LINKS

●    GovWin IQ Opportunity
●    FPDSplus Contract Analysis

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