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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Emergency Preparedness & Response Operations (EPRO) office, dated August 4, 2026, for the procurement of two web-based business continuity training courses offered by DRI International. The SOW establishes requirements for CMS staff to enhance professional competency in Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Government/Public Sector Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning aligned with DRI International Professional Practices standards. The two courses are Government/Business Continuity Review (GCP 501), a 2-day refresher course designed for experienced business continuity professionals that covers the DRI Professional Practices body of knowledge and prepares participants for the DRI Qualifying Examination, and Government/Public Sector Continuity (GCLE 2000), a 4-day in-depth course for government and public sector professionals covering both tactical skills and Federal Continuity Directive requirements with interactive workshop exercises and real-world examples.

Course pricing is fixed at $69,062.50 for GCLE 2000 and $28,687.50 for GCP 501, with pricing including both course instruction and examination fees; an optional certification application fee may be added at registration. The vendor must provide qualified instructors, ensure accessible and functional web-based platforms for the full course duration, provide examination access upon completion, issue certificates upon successful exam completion and payment confirmation, and release exam results in a timely manner. CMS responsibilities include identifying eligible staff, ensuring participant availability, processing payments, providing necessary technology and internet access, and coordinating with DRI International to resolve enrollment or access issues. All course start and end dates are listed as "TBD." Acceptance criteria require uninterrupted access for all enrolled participants, examination access upon completion, timely certificate issuance, and timely exam results release. The SOW references applicable standards including DRI International Professional Practices, Federal Continuity Directive (FCD), NIST Special Publications, and CMS Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policies.

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Statement of Work (SOW)

DRI International Business Continuity Training Courses | CMS/EPRO August 04, 2026

Statement of Work (SOW) DRI International Business Continuity Training Courses

Prepared by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Office: Emergency Preparedness & Response Operations (EPRO) Date: August 4, 2026 Document Type: Statement of Work

1. Purpose

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements and expectations for the procurement of two (2) business continuity training courses offered by DRI International. These courses are intended to enhance the knowledge and professional competency of CMS staff in the areas of Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Government/Public Sector Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning.

2. Background

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to maintaining operational resilience and ensuring the continuity of its mission-essential functions. To support this objective, CMS seeks to enroll eligible staff in industry-recognized training programs that align with the DRI International Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management — the most widely utilized and time-tested standard in the field.

3. Scope of Work

The vendor (DRI International) shall provide access to the following two (2) web-based training courses:

3.1 Course 1: Government/Business Continuity Review (GCP 501)

Field Details

Course Title Government/Business Continuity Review

Course Code GCP 501

Delivery Format Web-Based (Online)

Start Date TBD

End Date TBD

Duration 2 Days (TBD)

Examination Qualifying Examination (online, at participant's leisure)

Course Description:

GCP 501 is a fast-paced, highly effective refresher course designed for experienced business continuity professionals. The course re-acquaints participants with the key elements of business continuity based on the DRI Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management. It is designed to prepare participants for the DRI Qualifying Examination.

Course Objectives:

1. Review the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management body of knowledge, designed to assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of business continuity programs.

2. Prepare participants to pass the DRI Qualifying Examination.

Deliverables:

� Access to the web-based course instruction � Access to the online Qualifying Examination upon course completion � Certificate of completion � Exam results released upon certificate issuance

3.2 Course 2: Government/Public Sector Continuity (GCLE 2000)

Field Details

Course Title Public Sector Continuity

Course Code GCLE 2000

Delivery Format Web-Based (Online)

Start Date TBD

End Date TBD

Duration 4 Days (TBD)

Examination Government/Public Sector Exam (online, at participant's leisure)

Course Description:

GCLE 2000 is an in-depth, hands-on course developed specifically for government/public sector professionals. The course prepares participants to lead continuity planning efforts that protect mission-essential functions while meeting the unique needs of federal, state, and local public sector agencies.

The course covers both the tactical skills ("how") and the requirements of the Federal Continuity Directive ("what"), using real-world examples and interactive workshop exercises.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify the Continuity of Operations (COOP) approach.

2. Recognize the terms and methodologies presented in the courseware.

3. Prepare to pass the Public Sector Examination with a minimum passing grade of 75%.

Deliverables:

� Access to the web-based course instruction � Interactive workshop exercises and takeaway tools � Access to the online Public Sector Examination upon course completion � Certificate of completion (issued upon exam completion and payment confirmation) � Exam results released upon certificate issuance

4. Period of Performance

Course Start Date End Date

GCLE 2000 –

Government/Public Sector Continuity

TBD TBD

GCP 501 –

Government/Business Continuity Review

TBD TBD

5. Vendor Responsibilities

The vendor (DRI International) shall:

1. Provide qualified, experienced instructors with real-world business continuity and public sector continuity expertise.

2. Deliver all course content as described in the course descriptions and outlines above.

3. Ensure web-based course platforms are accessible, functional, and available for the full duration of each course.

4. Provide participants with access to the relevant examination upon course completion.

5. Issue certificates of completion upon successful exam completion and payment confirmation.

6. Release exam results in a timely manner following certificate issuance.

6. Government (CMS) Responsibilities

CMS shall:

1. Identify and nominate eligible staff for enrollment in each course.

2. Ensure enrolled participants are available for the full duration of each course.

3. Process payment in accordance with the agreed-upon pricing and any applicable certification application fees.

4. Provide participants with the necessary technology and internet access to participate in web-based instruction.

5. Coordinate with DRI International to resolve any enrollment or access issues in a timely manner.

7. Pricing and Payment

Course Course Code Price

Government/Public Sector Continuity

GCLE 2000 $69,062.50

Government/Business Continuity Review

GCP 501 $28,687.50

Note: Course pricing includes both the course and the examination fee. An optional certification application fee may be added at the point of registration. A certificate of completion will only be delivered once the exam is completed and payment has been received.

8. Acceptance Criteria

The following criteria shall be used to determine successful completion of the vendor's obligations under this SOW:

1. All enrolled CMS participants receive uninterrupted access to the web-based course for the full scheduled duration.

2. All participants are provided access to the relevant examination upon course completion.

3. Certificates of completion are issued to participants who complete the exam and fulfill payment requirements.

4. Exam results are released in a timely manner following certificate issuance.

9. Points of Contact

Role Name Organization Contact

Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

TBD CMS TBD

Program Manager TBD CMS TBD

Vendor Point of Contact

TBD DRI International drii.org

10. Applicable Standards and References

� DRI International Professional Practices for Government/Business Continuity Management � Federal Continuity Directive (FCD) � National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications (as applicable) � CMS Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Policies

11. Signatures

Role Name Signature Date

Contracting Officer

(CO)