Blanket Purchase Agreement GS02F0089U-75FCMC21A0001

This federal contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Palmetto GBA, LLC, a subsidiary of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina. The BPA has a ceiling value of $100,000,000 and a period of performance through June 30, 2025. Palmetto GBA, a Medicare Administrative Contractor for CMS, provides ongoing support for the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program under the Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) contract. This includes task orders for "Round 2021 Oversight and Maintenance" ($18,717,854 ceiling), "Applying Prices Nationally" ($59,078 ceiling), and "Round 2024 Preparation" ($39,803,411 ceiling). Palmetto GBA leverages its expertise in healthcare administration and technology to deliver these services, which do not have set-aside designations. The contract aims to ensure consistent application of statutes, regulations, and CMS guidance for the DMEPOS competitive bidding program.

Palmetto GBA, as a subsidiary of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina, is a leading provider of healthcare administration services and technology solutions for government healthcare programs, particularly Medicare and Medicaid. The company has extensive experience as a Medicare Administrative Contractor, performing claims processing, provider enrollment, and other program management activities. This BPA allows CMS to continuously procure Palmetto GBA's services to support the DMEPOS competitive bidding initiatives, which are critical to controlling costs and ensuring beneficiary access to these medical supplies and equipment.