# Indiana ACO Feasibility Study (RHTP) RFP 26-87667

The Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), on behalf of the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), is soliciting proposals under RFP 26-87667 for a statewide Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Feasibility Study as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The contractor will assess provider readiness, analyze Medicaid ACO and bundled payment models, integrate managed care components, evaluate fiscal impacts, conduct stakeholder engagement, and develop recommendations for value-based care transformation in Indiana's rural communities. The contract is fully funded by CMS/HHS as part of a $206,927,896.80 federal award supporting the RHTP. Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned Business (MWBE/IVOSB) participation is strongly encouraged, with set goals of 8%, 11%, and 3% respectively. Proposals must be submitted through the Indiana Supplier Portal. A pre-proposal conference will be available in person and virtually. Evaluation is based on technical proposal, qualifications, cost, MWBE/IVOSB commitments, and compliance. IV&V may be applied to all deliverables. See Attachments F, L, D, A, A1, and Addendum #1 for official requirements.

## Key facts

- Status: Closed
- Type: RFP
- Issued by: Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) on behalf of Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) (Indiana)
- Posted: 2026-06-03
- Questions due: 2026-06-16
- Application due: 2026-07-06
- Eligible applicants: Private Consulting Firms, Academic Institutions, Healthcare Organizations, Non-profit Organizations, Consulting Firm, Research Firm, Health Policy/Analysis Organization, Organizations with relevant large-scale healthcare feasibility and payment reform experience
- How to apply: All proposals must be submitted via the Indiana Department of Administration Supplier Portal: https://www.in.gov/idoa/wbt/SupplierPortal/index.html. Registered bidder profile with IDOA required. See RFP Section 1.8, Supplier Portal instructions, and Addendum #1 for submission format and requirement…
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Awarded to: Deloitte Consulting LLP ($150,000) on 2026-09-30
- Official source: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/solicitations/files/004000000087667.zip

## Eligibility

Eligible applicants must demonstrate substantial experience in statewide or multi-region health system feasibility and payment model analyses, including experience with Medicaid/Medicare ACOs and bundled payment mechanisms, rural healthcare operations, quantitative and qualitative research, and frameworks for value-based health transformation. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in Medicaid, Medicare, and multi-payer financial modeling. Applicants seeking to meet MWBE/IVOSB goals must be certified by the State of Indiana. Registration with IDOA as a bidder and with Indiana Secretary of State is required.

## Requirements

Applicants must submit all required deliverables as outlined in the RFP and Addendum #1: (1) review national and state models and evidence, (2) operational and programmatic feasibility including provider readiness and digital health integration, (3) financial and sustainability analysis including quantitative modeling and risk stratification, (4) stakeholder engagement strategy, and (5) comprehensive project management plans with references. Required attachments include Technical Proposal (Attachment F, per Addendum #1), Scope of Work (Attachment L, updated), Cost Proposal (Attachment D, updated), Business Qualifications, MWBE/IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Forms (Attachments A/A1 for applicable certified subcontractors), Indiana Economic Impact Form (Attachment C), References, and other compliance forms. Comply with all Indiana Information Security Framework standards.

## Required attachments

- Technical Proposal (Attachment F, updated per Addendum #1)
- Scope of Work (Attachment L, updated per Addendum #1)
- References
- Business Qualifications
- Cost Proposal (Attachment D, updated per Addendum #1)
- MWBE Subcontractor Commitment Form (Attachment A, if applicable)
- IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form (Attachment A1, if applicable)
- Pre-Proposal Network Opportunities Form (Attachment I, optional)
- Indiana Economic Impact Form (Attachment C)
- Attestation of Confidential Information (Attachment J, if applicable)

## Application package and source documents

- [IN - 2026 - RFP 26-87667 Technical Proposal Instructions for Indiana Rural Health Feasibility Assessment (RFP 26-87667 Technical Proposal)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/8591800f-b707-4e2a-9980-4fa0ba09cd25/file) (primary) — official: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/solicitations/files/004000000087667.zip
- [IN - 2026 - Solicitation Award Recommendations (918a00) (IDOA Solicitation Award Recommendations index (RFP 26-87667 award-recommended))](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/5d6165a8-95a1-4450-8f12-d31528fbcf4e/file) — official: https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/award-recommendations
- [Indiana ACO Feasibility Study For Family And Social Services Administration RHTP 2026 Award Announcement (Indiana ACO Feasibility Study award recommendation)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/d408513f-7a97-49f5-8edb-11f8ebf51e86/file) — official: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/recommendations/files/RFP%2026-87667%20ACO%20Feasibility%20Study_20260930.zip#zip-entry=RFP%2026-87667%20ACO%20Feasibility%20Study%20Award%20Recommendation%20Letter.pdf&sha256=13e5a8471c2b
- [IN - 2025 - RFP 26-87667 Medicaid Alternate Payment Model Feasibility Study](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/9193bff4-dc4a-4ab6-8a29-04c049c7ca7a/file) — official: https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/___.YzJ1OnN0YXRlb2ZpbmRpYW5hOmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OjYzZmVjMzM3MTMxZGY0ODJhYTA1MWU3N2Q0NjNhMDFiOjc6MTExMjplOWU1YzgzNGQ4OWNmZTdlN2VkMjBkOTMzYTFkNjQwNzZkZjg1NDUyMGIwMDQyODQxMTg5MTkzZTcyNjYyZmExOnA6VDpO
- [Indiana RFP 26 87667 Preliminary Notice Of Award Recommendation RHTP 2026 Document](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/55a57bec-9d12-4c25-8a8c-8d99afb2ef6d/file) — official: https://www.in.gov/idoa/proc/recommendations/files/RFP%2026-87667%20ACO%20Feasibility%20Study_20260807.zip#zip-entry=RFP%2026-87667%20Preliminary%20Notice%20of%20Award%20Recommendation.pdf&sha256=f7d48a3535d9

More Indiana RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/in (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/in.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/indiana-aco-feasibility-study-rhtp-rfp-26-87667--ca194c3545 — data as of 2026-10-25.
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