All HHS Contracts — August 27, 2026

Noridian won a cost-plus award fee contract from CMS for Medicare Fee-For-Service support, with an initial obligation of $116.8 million and a total potential value of $573.6 million over up to 10 years. The cost-plus structure ensures stable margins and reduces earnings risk.

The contract's long-term value depends on option exercise and Noridian's performance metrics, which determine award fee amounts. Poor performance could reduce realized margins.

The contract was awarded via full and open competition with no set-aside, indicating no preferential market position. Future recompetes could threaten Noridian's incumbency.

Noridian's win reinforces the stable revenue stream from CMS Medicare administration, a mandatory entitlement program with consistent funding. The 10-year potential duration offers long-term visibility.

Medicare Fee-For-Service contracts provide predictable, multi-year revenue streams insulated from discretionary budget volatility, as evidenced by Noridian's $573.6M ceiling contract. This contrasts with defense contracts subject to Continuing Resolution risk.

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