NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER - THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT IS TO REQUEST A NEW TASK ORDER TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF THE VERMONT ALL-PAYER ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION MODEL WITHIN THE CENTER FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID INNOVATION. THIS CONTRACT IS BEING ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO FULFILL LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED ACTIVITIES AS IDENTIFIED IN THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT SECTION 3021. THIS IS A NON-SEVERABLE CONTRACT ACTION.

On Dec 9, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services obligated $7,286,464.95 to NATIONAL OPINION RESEARCH CENTER for the purpose of this contract is to request a new task order to support the evaluation of the vermont all-payer accountable care organization model within the center for medicare and medicaid innovatio…. The award is classified under NAICS 541720 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES and issued as a cost plus fixed fee contract. Competition extent: full and open competition with 8 offers received. Performance is located in WINDSOR MILL, MD. The contract is scheduled through Apr 20, 2027 — approximately 7 months remaining. This award is one of several similar procurements from Department of Health and Human Services under NAICS 541720 — related awards are listed below.