Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC)

Award Date 5/18/2016
Last Date To Order 2/20/2022
Shared Ceiling $25B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Successors

The Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) is a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The vehicle is primarily designed to support IT services, systems development, data management, cybersecurity, and professional consulting across various federal healthcare programs. With a shared ceiling of $25 billion, SPARC enables federal agencies to procure a wide range of technology solutions and professional services through competitively awarded delivery orders, with a strong emphasis on supporting small businesses.

The task orders under SPARC demonstrate a consistent focus on healthcare IT modernization, data analytics, and system support services. Typical delivery orders range from $1 million to over $800 million, with most contracts lasting 3-5 years. Frequently winning prime contractors include Accenture Federal Services, General Dynamics Information Technology, DRT Strategies, Sparksoft Corporation, and Tista Science and Technology Corporation. The vehicle extensively utilizes small business set-asides, with common designations including 8(a) sole source, total small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, and HUBZone. Most performance locations are concentrated in Maryland, particularly in areas like Windsor Mill, Milford Mill, and Silver Spring. Funding agencies beyond CMS include the Food and Drug Administration, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, indicating the vehicle's broader applicability across HHS.

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