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All HHS Contracts — May 07, 2026

All HHS Contracts

By Gunpowder Editorial ·

2 total filings analysed

Executive Summary

HHS awarded $132,873,805 in total obligations across two CMS IT delivery orders to private contractors VENTERA LLC ($83.7M) and FLEXION INC ($49.1M), with zero defense-related activity in this civilian-focused stream. Dominant theme is CMS investment in healthcare IT infrastructure (QualityNet) and Medicare claims adjudication (MCADS), both under small business set-asides with significant outlays already ($58.8M for VENTERA, $31.9M for FLEXION).

Highest-conviction signal is bullish on VENTERA LLC's firm fixed-price award, signaling strong execution on a high-materiality $83.7M obligation through 2027. Key risk is VENTERA's high pricing risk under firm fixed terms amid steady outlays. Watch option exercises toward ceilings ($101.7M for VENTERA, $51.1M for FLEXION) and performance to 2027 end dates.

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Investment Signals (2)

  • VENTERA LLC Secures $83.7M CMS QualityNet IT Delivery Order (MEDIUM)

    VENTERA LLC won a $83,737,440 firm fixed-price small business set-aside delivery order from CMS for IT infrastructure under NAICS 518210, with $58.8M already outlayed since April 2023 on a 4+ year contract ending 2027-04-30 (potential 2028). This substantial revenue (~$21M annualized) underscores execution strength for the Arlington, VA-based small business.

  • FLEXION INC Lands $49.1M CMS Claims Adjudication Order (MEDIUM)

    FLEXION INC received a $49,136,365 time and materials delivery order from CMS under small business set-aside for custom programming (NAICS 541511), with $31.9M outlayed since May 2023 toward a 2027 end date. Steady progress supports ~$12M annualized revenue for the Madison, WI firm despite neutral signal.

Risk Flags (2)

  • Execution [HIGH RISK]

    VENTERA LLC faces high contract pricing risk on $83.7M firm fixed-price delivery order, where cost overruns are borne by the contractor amid $58.8M outlays to CMS.

  • Execution [MEDIUM RISK]

    FLEXION INC has medium pricing risk on $49.1M time and materials order to CMS, with flexibility but dependency on labor rates through 2027.

Opportunities (2)

  • VENTERA LLC option exercise toward $101.7M ceiling on CMS QualityNet IT services, building on $58.8M outlays.

  • FLEXION INC potential extension to July 2027 on $49.1M CMS MCADS order under small business set-aside.

Sector Themes (1)

  • Both contracts to CMS total $132.9M for IT services: VENTERA LLC's $83.7M for QualityNet data management (NAICS 518210) and FLEXION INC's $49.1M for claims adjudication programming (NAICS 541511), with high outlays signaling commitment.

Watch List (3)

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    {"entity"=>"VENTERA LLC", "reason"=>"$83.7M CMS obligation with $58.8M outlayed; high materiality award", "trigger"=>"Option exercise to $101.7M ceiling; outlays progress to 2027-04-30"}

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    {"entity"=>"FLEXION INC", "reason"=>"$49.1M CMS obligation with $31.9M outlayed under set-aside", "trigger"=>"Options to $51M; performance end April 2027 vs. potential July 2027"}

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    {"entity"=>"Healthcare IT sector", "reason"=>"Two CMS IT awards totaling $132.9M with steady outlays", "trigger"=>"CMS budget cycles for similar set-asides"}

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