Red Tail Digital, the JV Between Global Alliant and ICF, Awarded $23 Million Contract to Support CMS MADiE

by | Dec 8, 2025 | Contact Awards, Press Releases

Red Tail Digital, a joint venture between Global Alliant, Inc. and ICF, has received a contract to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Model and Data Informing Evidence (MADiE) program. This recognition highlights the strong partnership between Global Alliant and ICF and demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing CMS’s mission with secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions.

As the managing member of the JV, Global Alliant offers proven federal health experience, modern engineering skills, and a culture rooted in innovation, trust, and servant leadership. ICF, as a mentor, provides strategic expertise in data science, enterprise architecture, and large-scale digital modernization. Together under Red Tail Digital, the JV combines agility with enterprise scale, helping CMS advance evidence-based decision-making and improve outcomes for millions of Americans.

Through the MADiE award, Red Tail Digital will support CMS in developing tools that improve clinical quality measurement, increase data accessibility, and streamline user experiences across programs. The JV team will deliver secure cloud capabilities, resilient architectures, and mission-driven analytics that help CMS continue advancing healthcare transformation.

“This award means much more than just a contract,” said Dr. Rajan Natarajan, President and CEO of Global Alliant. “It demonstrates the strength of partnership and the trust CMS has in our team. Red Tail Digital was created to combine the strengths of Global Alliant and ICF, and we are proud to support CMS in work that has a national impact.”

Red Tail Digital is eager to support CMS with excellence, integrity, and a dedication to measurable results.

About Global Alliant

Global Alliant, Inc. (GA) is a certified SBA 8(a) small, disadvantaged business headquartered in Rockville, MD, with a mission to “Deliver IT Right.” Since 2018, GA has been a trusted partner to federal, state, and commercial clients, providing transformative digital technology solutions that address complex challenges and accelerate mission outcomes. With core capabilities spanning digital transformation, cloud modernization, agile and DevSecOps, health IT and FHIR interoperability, human-centered design, AI/ML, data analytics, and automation, GA is driving innovation across government and industry. The company holds multiple certifications including CMMI DEV Level 3, CMMI SVC Level 3, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 20000, as well as MBE/DBE certifications.

Recognized nationally as a five-time consecutive Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company, the Washington Business Journal Corporate Diversity Award winner, and with multiple GovCon innovation honors, GA is committed to fostering a culture of servant leadership, trust, and synergy while empowering employees and delivering exceptional value to clients.