Florida Medical Schools Quality Network (FMSQN)

The Florida Master Agreement ME216 is a comprehensive state contract managed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) focused on medical research and healthcare improvement initiatives. The Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) enables the procurement of specialized healthcare research services across multiple critical areas, including studies on donor human milk for premature infants, sickle cell disease research, maternal and infant mortality analysis, and healthcare outcome improvements for Medicaid recipients. The contract facilitates collaborative research across six Florida medical schools, with specific emphasis on producing detailed reports, analyzing healthcare utilization patterns, and developing recommendations to enhance medical care and patient outcomes.

The prime contractor for this IDV is Florida Medical Schools Quality Network, Inc. (FMSQN), a non-profit corporation representing medical schools and graduate medical education programs. The contract was originally awarded on July 26, 2021, and has been extended through December 31, 2027, with multiple amendments increasing its total value to $1,347,965.00. The contract covers the state of Florida and is structured as a Master Agreement with multiple research project components. Each project includes specific deliverables, performance standards, and financial consequences for non-compliance, ensuring rigorous research quality and timely reporting to state officials and healthcare stakeholders.