Utility Menu Contact Us About Leadership Team Services Software Development Clients Contracts Alliant 2 UR Careers Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) The Strategic Partners Acquisition Readiness Contract (SPARC) is a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ), performance-based contract. SPARC is a cost-effective, innovative solution for procuring Information Technology (IT) professional services from a pool of Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) experienced partners, to provide strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services, to facilitate the modernization of CMS business processes and supporting systems. VariQ and Conviso have established a working relationship as awardees of the CMS SPARC IDIQ in the HUBZone set aside pool. VariQ-Conviso JV (VariQ CV-JV) is an SBA Certified Mentor Protégé Joint Venture (JV) between VariQ (mentor) and Conviso (protégé), with offices in Luray, VA and Rockville, MD. Company Contact Brian Edwards, VP, Growth Operations brian.edwards@variq.com (202) 808-7336 Contract Info (active tab) Show Team Capabilities Contract Number HHSM-500-2017-00055I Period of Performance 02/21/2017 - 02/20/2027 Who is Eligible SPARC is available to all components within CMS and all Health and Human Services (HHS) operating divisions to procure IT System development services. Agency Sponsor Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Operational Information Services Available through SPARC: Initiation, concept, and planning Requirements Design, development, and testing Security Control Assessment Independent Verification and Validation Maintenance and support Data request and Help Desk support Advantages for Customers: $25 billion ceiling No administrative fee Shortened procurement lead time Small business set-aside and socioeconomic credit Any HHS operating division may place orders using this vehicle Access to high-quality industry partners Partners offer agile, waterfall, and hybrid methodology Information about the specific process for initiating the task order process can be found on the CMS website, in the SPARC Task Order Procurement Guide. For any inquiries, please contact the SPARC Resource Mailbox: SPARCResource@cms.hhs.gov. Industry Certifications CMMI DEV V2.0, Level 3 CMMI SVC V2.0, Level 3 ISO 9001:2015 ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 ISO/IEC 27001:2013 VariQ specializes in harnessing technological excellence and operational expertise to empower organizations to meet their mission-critical objectives. Contact Us | 202-292-4236 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 VariQ on Twitter VariQ on Facebook VariQ on YouTube VariQ on LinkedIn © 2021 VariQ. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Employees