NQIIC
Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors
CMS IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $1.4B
- Task orders
- 63
- Contractors
- 58
- Ceiling
- $25 billion
Vehicle overview
The Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors (NQIIC) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It supports the CMS Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program to improve health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. The vehicle provides CMS flexibility in awarding task orders for quality improvement efforts across various healthcare settings and programs.
Core contract functions consist of case review and healthcare quality improvement support.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10 years
- Ceiling
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$25 billion
Where agencies spend through NQIIC
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through NQIIC in the last 12 months.
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Department of Health and Human Services
- Last 12mo obligations
- $62.3M
- Last 12mo awards
- 10
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
NQIIC contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| ISLAND PEER REVIEW ORGANIZATION INC | $216.0M | 10 |
| HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | $213.8M | 12 |
| TMF HEALTH QUALITY INSTITUTE | $173.2M | 3 |
| TELLIGEN, INC | $137.2M | 3 |
| HEALTH QUALITY INNOVATORS | $128.8M | 3 |
| COMAGINE HEALTH | $113.7M | 5 |
| SUPERIOR HEALTH QUALITY ALLIANCE INC | $107.0M | 4 |
| ALLIANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. | $94.5M | 6 |
| QUALITY INSIGHTS, INC | $50.6M | 6 |
| QSOURCE | $30.9M | 4 |
| IOWA HEALTHCARE COLLABORATIVE | $30.7M | 2 |
| CONVERGENCE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, INC. | $23.9M | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PACIFIC QUALITY HEALTH FOUNDATION | $23.7M | 1 |
| GREAT PLAINS QUALITY INNOVATION NETWORK | $15.0M | 1 |
| HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK STATE, INC. | $14.2M | 1 |
Top 15 of 59 companies by obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is NQIIC?
- The Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors (NQIIC) is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It supports the CMS Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) program to improve health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries. The vehicle provides CMS flexibility in awarding task orders for quality improvement efforts across various healthcare settings and programs.
- Which agency manages NQIIC?
- Network of Quality Improvement and Innovation Contractors is a IDIQ managed by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- What can agencies acquire through NQIIC?
- Core contract functions consist of case review and healthcare quality improvement support.
- How much has been obligated through NQIIC?
- $1.4B has been obligated across 63 task orders.
- Which agencies use NQIIC?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through NQIIC included the Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services reported $62.3M in positive obligations for Other Management Consulting Services (NAICS 541618). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold NQIIC?
- 58 contractors hold a position on NQIIC.
- What is the contract ceiling of NQIIC?
- NQIIC has a program ceiling of $25 billion.
- Is NQIIC active?
- Yes, NQIIC is currently active (ordering period: 10 years).
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