Research Demonstration and Information System IT Development (RDIS)

The Research Demonstration and Information System IT Development (RDIS) Master IDIQ is a comprehensive contract vehicle established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Research, Development, and Information (ORDI) to support information technology system development and maintenance. The contract covers the entire IT System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), enabling ORDI to design, develop, implement, and maintain current and future IT systems critical to CMS program and policy decision-making. The master IDIQ was initially awarded on September 30, 2010, with a shared ceiling value of $100 million and a last date to order of September 30, 2015.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a focus on information technology, data management, and performance tracking systems across various CMS initiatives. The delivery orders range in value from approximately $200,000 to over $18 million, with most task orders utilizing Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing and occasional Firm Fixed Price contracts. Most task orders do not have specific set-aside designations, with one notable exception being a Competitive 8(a) task order for the CMS Data Navigator project. Typical task order durations span approximately 12-24 months, covering specialized areas such as technology sharing, performance management systems, data collection, and telecommunications services. The task orders consistently support CMS's internal technology and research infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on health system tracking, electronic health records, and data analysis projects.