The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) is seeking contractors to undertake short and long-term studies and analyses on various topics related to Medicaid and CHIP, including payment, access, quality, managed care, program integrity, spending, and long-term services and supports. The contractors should possess skills and knowledge to complete projects on a wide range of topics. Some of the required skills include convening, soliciting, and analyzing information from stakeholders, conducting environmental scans and information syntheses, conducting limited surveys and focus groups, analyzing survey and administrative data, and modeling, actuarial analysis, and policy simulations. • The contractors will be required to demonstrate competence in at least three categories. • The contract will be for a period of 9 years, with the option to extend the period of performance. • The contractors will be required to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award of a contract or agreement. • The contractors will be required to submit separate technical proposals and business proposals in electronic format. Some key aspects of the contract include: • Payment terms: MACPAC shall pay the contractor within 30 days of submission of a proper invoice. • Confidentiality: The contractor shall treat all data provided by MACPAC as confidential and not disclose it without prior written permission. • Termination: The contract may be terminated by MACPAC for default or for the convenience of the U.S. government. • Disputes: Any disputes arising under the contract shall be resolved through a written decision by the Contracting Officer, with the option to appeal to MACPAC's Executive Director.