E.4_Virus_Detection_Certification.docx

This document contains a federal contract opportunity notice and a related virus detection certification form. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will issue a Request for Proposal under solicitation number 75FCMC19R0042 to solicit services for the Plan Program Integrity Medicare Drug Integrity Contract. The selected contractor will conduct proactive and reactive data analysis within Medicare Parts C and D to identify program vulnerabilities and provide findings to Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans. The contract will be for a base period of one year with four optional one-year periods and utilize a cost-plus-fixed-fee type. The NAICS code is 541990 with a size standard of $15 million. The RFP will be available on September 3, 2019 solely through the Federal Business Opportunities website. Proposals will be due 30 days after RFP issuance. The virus detection certification form requires contractors to acknowledge use of virus detection software no older than six months to scan electronic proposal copies for viruses or unauthorized material.