# Medicare Payment System Modernization (MPSM) Product Strategy Limited-Sources Justification Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/260670 - Solicitation number: 260670 - Notice type: Justification - Status: No response deadline - Department: Department of Health and Human Services - Agency: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Contracting office: Ofc of Acquisition and Grants MGMT (75FCMC) - Product or service code: DA01 Support services for activities involved with application development and support to include analysis, design, development, coding, testing, and release packaging, as well as support of off-the-shelf Business Applications. - Place of performance: Windsor Mill, Maryland - County: Baltimore County (FIPS 24005). https://abierto.us/counties/baltimore-county-md-24005 - First posted: March 27, 2026 - Last posted: March 27, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd55f8ec204441d789feea5c4e61bb48/view ## Description CMS awarded the Product Strategy Medicare Payment System Modernization (MPSM) BPA call on September 6, 2022, to provide product strategy and product management subject matter expertise and support services to ensure that MPSM teams have the information necessary to make the best product decisions. CMS is transforming Medicare's claims processing system to meet evolving needs while improving flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability. By balancing modernization efforts with maintenance of current systems, CMS is developing adaptable solutions that will support future business requirements. The Product Strategy BPA Call provides the following services: Strategic recommendations to the Product Steering Committee and leadership in OIT/AMG regarding the MPSM product suite Collaborates with CMS Product Managers to develop Epics and identify Leading Indicators for Minimum Viable Products. Identifies potential dependencies, risks and blockers and assists with mitigation strategies. Supports prioritization of the Program Backlog. Develops and maintains the Product Roadmap with AMG leadership approval Ensures proper maintenance of the overall product backlog Participates in the Scrum of Scrums meetings. Provides expert product management advice to product managers involved in modernization efforts. This Limited Source Justification contemplates extending the contract for a period of six (6) months following the end of Option Period 5, using the authority under GSAM 538.7104-3. This 6-month period will enable the continuity of operations without a lapse or disruption given the respective value, expertise, and technical skill set of services provided. ## Publications - March 27, 2026: Justification. Notice fd55f8ec204441d789feea5c4e61bb48. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fd55f8ec204441d789feea5c4e61bb48/view ## Points of contact - Candace Straker, Candace.Straker@cms.hhs.gov, 4107688174 - Anginna Sims, Anginna.Sims@cms.hhs.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/260670.