CMS awards $78M cybersecurity contract

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has awarded a $78M contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). SAIC will provide remote identity proofing and multi-factor authentication credential services. The contract has a one-year base period with four one-year options, and the solution will comply with federal standards while minimizing fraud risks. SAIC is a Fortune 500 company specializing in scientific, engineering, and technology applications.