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Altarum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advisory services and research organization. Our strong values, principles, ethics, and integrity guide all that we do. Altarum maintains compliant integrated environments that provide the ability to rapidly respond to changing business needs. We offer the following contract vehicles:
Federal Contract Vehicles
| Vehicle Name (including domains) | Available To | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| General Services Administration (GSA) Professional Services 541611 “Management and financial Consulting, Acquisition and Grants Managements Support, and Business Program and Project Management Services.” | Federal and state government agencies | Altarum is an approved MAS contractor and provides expert consulting and project management services at pre-established hourly rates. More information on Altarum’s GSA schedule service descriptions and rates is available here. |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) IDIQ Contract - Domains 3 and 5 | SAMHSA’s Four Centers: 1. Center for Behavioral Health Statistics; 2. Quality, Center for Mental Health Services; 3. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; and 4. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Six Offices: 1. Office of the Assistant Secretary; 2. Office of Communications; 3. Office of Financial Resources, Office of Management; 4. Technology and Operations; 5. National Mental Health; and 6. Substance Use Policy Laboratory and Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs | Altarum services under Domains 3 and 5 include: Pilot and Evaluation Projects; Statistical Projects; Program Related Projects; Policy Formation and Analysis; Program Marketing and Projects; Developing Projects; Regulatory Policy Projects; Communication Projects; Analytical Projects; Technical Assistance and Training Projects; SAMHSA Data Strategy Projects; and Web and Extranet Site Projects. |
| Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Evaluation Studies IDIQ | All Bureaus and Offices within HRSA | Altarum available services under this IDIQ may include evaluation, policy analyses, descriptive research studies, performance measurement and quality improvement projects, and evaluation capacity assessments. |
| Administration for Community Living (ACL) IDIQ – Functional Areas 2 and 5 | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Administration for Community Living. Only DHHS organizations under the ACL umbrella may utilize this vehicle. | Altarum can provide services under Functional Areas 2 and 5 for Data Analysis and Statistical Projects and Logistical Support Projects, respectively. Functional Area 2: Data Analysis and Statistical Project tasks may include survey design, sampling procedures, variance estimation, and statistical methods for analyzing complex survey data; evaluating survey data and data quality; data acquisition and development; complex data analysis; and development and testing of quality and assessment tools. Functional Area 5: Logistical Support Project tasks may include comprehensive meeting planning services, including pre-meeting and onsite planning, site selection, and logistical support for both in-person and virtual meetings; managing invitees, speakers, and attendees; handling all meeting materials and reports; and providing post-meeting services such as reimbursement, invoicing, and preparation of meeting transcripts and summaries. |
| Program Support Center (PSC) IDIQ for the DHHS | Client agencies of the PSC | Altarum available services include: Policy Assessments/Analysis; Program Assessments; Evaluation Design Studies and Data Collection; Performance Measurements; Technical Assistance/Expertise; Data Analysis; and Auxiliary/Support Services. |
State Contract Vehicles
| Vehicle Name (including domains) | Available To | Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Statewide Research and Survey | Eligible Departments, Agencies, Boards and Commissions and all officers and employees of the State of Arizona, as well as Participating Members of the State Purchasing Cooperative | Altarum was selected along with other qualified contractors to provide services for various research purposes and types, that shall include but are not limited to economic research and analysis, strategic business planning, financial planning, policy development research and analysis, survey research, and travel industry-related research. |
| California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) CalAIM PATH Technical Assistance Marketplace – Domains: Building Data Capacity, Community Supports, and Workforce | County and community-based providers, justice agencies, community-based organizations, Medi-Cal Tribal and Designees of Indian Health Programs and others | California received targeted expenditure authority for the “Providing Access and Transforming Health” (PATH) initiative as part of its Section 1115 demonstration renewal. PATH intends to scale whole person approaches to care statewide with a clear equity lens, a strong foundation for integrated, comprehensive care, and a smooth transition from Whole Person Care (WPC) and Health Homes that retains investments made by the state, local partners, and the federal government. Altarum was selected to provide technical assistance to support organizations involved in the implementation of Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports. |
| Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Policy and Program Evaluation | CDHS | Altarum was selected along with a pool of evaluation contractors to conduct rigorous data-driven studies of policies and program to support the CDHS with statewide policy making and impact evaluation. |
| Kansas Department of Administration – Master Services Contract – Domains: Strategic, Project Management and Administration, Organization and Change Management, Technology, and Evolving Needs | Multiple state agencies across Kansas | This master services contract is designed to provide functional and technical subject matter expertise to augment state personnel across multiple Kansas state agencies. |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky Medicaid Consulting Services | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Medicaid Services with the Commonwealth of Kentucky | Under this agreement, Altarum can provide a range of consulting services on Kentucky’s Medicaid program, policy, and strategy. Work may include policy impact analysis, program evaluation, project management and organizational services, analysis of data vulnerability, market and financial analysis, procurement assistance, compliance-related projects, and communications. |
| The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Research and Data Analysis Services Provided by Organizations | Massachusetts Department of Public Health | Altarum has been selected to provide the Massachusetts Department of Public Health with technical assistance and expertise to generate deliverables that may include: analyses, reporting, information and/or statistics needed to complete the requirements for grant applications, to inform the legislature and the public of the emerging and existing public health concerns, to tailor new intervention and prevention programs as well as evaluate the currently existing programs, and to generate knowledge to further improve the public's health. |
| The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Organizational Health and Safety Projects | Bureaus, programs, and hospitals within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health | Altarum has been selected to provide expert professional consultation, evaluation and coordination of services to address specialized health care and health safety related issues across multiple disciplines within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Available services include: consultative services; project coordination; capacity-building activities/projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of health care operations; provision of training and education services as a component to enhance a specific project; quality improvement activities; linkages and collaborations with a range of community partners and providers; and tracking outcomes and provider evaluation. |
| Missouri Statewide Management Consulting Services Qualified Vendor List | Multiple state agencies across Missouri | Altarum was selected to provide broad management consulting needs to the State of Missouri for the following two categories of services: Category 1: Project Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, and Business Process Services Category 2: General Data Analytics and Data Evaluation Services |
| Nevada Consulting, Marketing and Education Services – Domains: Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Training, Project Management, and Data Analysis and Report Development | State of Nevada departments, divisions, institutions, boards, commissions, and other agencies in the Executive Department of the State Government | The State of Nevada, acting through the Nevada Purchasing Division, has a need for consulting services across several different domains. Altarum was selected to provide services related to facilitation, project evaluation, training, project management, and data analysis and report development. |
| North Dakota Health Information Network – Subject Matter Experts and Consultants | Available to all state entities, institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education, and other government entities in North Dakota | The State of North Dakota, acting through the Office of Management and Budget, has a need for ad-hoc specialized consulting services and subject matter experts for the North Dakota Health Information Network (NDHIN) as well as specialized consulting services and subject matter experts in the areas of public health information systems, health information systems, and health data exchange to support the State’s Data Modernization Initiative. Altarum has been selected to provide various services, including subject matter expertise in Health Information Technology and Health Information Exchange, defining operational and technology requirements, evaluating and identifying technology solutions, managing implementations, assisting in any procurement strategies and RFP development, assisting with the preparation of funding requests, educating stakeholders on the NDHIN, and conducting technical assessments. |
| Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Survey and Data Collection Services | OHA’s Public Health Division | OHA’s Public Health Division provides statewide coordination and leadership to local grantees and contractors working in the fields of health promotion and chronic disease prevention. OHA typically fields a combination of department, local, regional, and statewide surveys, and other data collection projects over the course of each calendar year. This agreement is necessary because the OHA has the expertise but lacks the staff capacity to accomplish the work that would be completed by the survey and data collection contractors. Under this agreement, Altarum can provide survey and data collection services to support OHA’s Public Health Division programs and programs under the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section. |
| Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Evaluation Services Pricing Agreement | OHA’s Health Policy and Analytics Division | OHA is in need of evaluators to conduct evaluations of defined bodies of work undertaken by the Health Policy and Analytics Division, including but not limited to leading one or more components of Oregon’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver Demonstration for demonstration years 2022-2027. Altarum has been selected to support evaluation projects undertaken by the Health Policy and Analytics Division of OHA, including but not limited to robust evaluations of Oregon’s 1115 demonstration initiatives. These evaluations will inform OHA whether the new waiver interventions (policies and programs) reduce health inequities and improve health outcomes for OHP members. Additional services may include consultation or evaluation of other OHA programs where skills and expertise align with program needs, and meet the OHA’s objective of ensuring that health care in Oregon is transparent and supports lower costs, increased equity and access, and better quality. |
| Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Ongoing Project Management, Facilitation, and Analytics & Report Writing Services | OHA’s Health Systems Division | OHA’s Health Systems Division (HSD) plays a key role in implementing and overseeing efforts to transform Oregon's health care system. HSD works with partners statewide to build and advance a system of care to create a healthy Oregon. Altarum has been selected to provide additional support to HSD and its partners in the areas of project management, facilitation, and analytics and report writing services. |
| Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Program Evaluation and Related Services | OHA’s Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section and other sections within the Public Health Division | Altarum was selected to design and conduct a variety of public health evaluation services including developing evaluation plans; designing, conducting and facilitating evaluation processes; meetings with contracting staff; convening partner groups; coordinating survey and data collection review processes; designing data briefs, reports and presentations, training OHA and other staff in evaluation methods, leading grant funded evaluation needs; and providing final data sets and products, including data processing documentation, descriptions of methods, findings and process improvement recommendations. |
| Washington State Information Technology Professional Services Master Contract Program | Agencies and departments within Washington State | Altarum has been prequalified by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services as an IT service provider. This agreement enables Altarum to provide IT and IT-related support services to agencies and departments within Washington State. Altarum provides health IT and public health interoperability services, technical assistance, training, and system development. |
Federal Readiness
Our federal cognizant agency is the Department of Defense (DoD) under cage code 57949, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): W87EWFMEBBD1 and DUNS number 064184468. We have an approved accounting system under Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Under our cage code, we use the following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Product & Service Codes:
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
| 518210 | Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services |
| 519190 | All Other Information Services |
| 541519 | Other Computer Related Services |
| 541611 (Primary) | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
| 541614 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services |
| 541618 | Other Management Consulting Services |
| 541690 | Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
| 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 541910 | Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling |
| 541990 | All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training |
| 621420 | Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers |
| 541511 | Custom Computer Programming Services |
| 541512 | Computer Systems Design Services |
| 611699 | All Other Miscellaneous Schools And Instruction |
Product & Service Codes
| AN41 | R&D-Medical: Health Services (Basic Research) |
| AN42 | R&D-Medical: Health Services (Applied Research/Exploratory Development) |
| AN43 | R&D-Medical: Heath Services (Advanced Development) |
| AN44 | R&D-Medical: Health Services (Engineering Development) |
| AN46 | R&D-Medical: Health Services (Management/Support) |
| AN47 | R&D-Medical: Health Services (Commercialized) |
| AN51 | R&D-Medical: Mental Health (Basic Research) |
| AN53 | R&D-Medical: Mental Health (Advanced Development) |