Technology solutions provider Halfaker and Associates has been awarded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Cloud Security Operations and Maintenance, or Cloud SecOps, task.
Valued at $18 million, the 3-year contract will provide CMS with innovative security services and engineering that enhance the organization’s enterprise cloud security posture and strengthen the agency’s mission to effectively administer national health care programs and services.
“Halfaker is proud to support the ongoing cloud modernization program at CMS and help enable the Agency to deliver vital national healthcare programs,” said Halfaker President and CEO Dawn Halfaker. “CMS’s commitment to continuous modernization will help improve the health and well-being of millions of Americans.”
The contract calls for Halfaker to adopt the CMS Cloud Smart strategy and leverage modern cloud-based technologies to further advance cloud service delivery centered around self-service, automation and human-centered design.
In collaboration with CMS cloud navigator services and cloud IT operations contractors, Halfaker will support Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure Cloud platforms; deliver secure, reliable services; and facilitate the cultural adoption of standardization, modern development practices, and reusable tools.