Amendment 1 to the DME OXY Supplier RFI.docx

Amendment 1 to the Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Equipment and Supplies. The RFI seeks to identify potential exclusive and/or preferred wholesale suppliers across ten product categories, including Continuous Glucose Monitors, CPAP/BiPAP Equipment, Enteral and Parenteral Products, External Infusion Equipment, Miscellaneous Supplies, Nebulizer Products, Oxygen and Respiratory Therapy Supplies, Surgical Dressings, Tracheostomy Equipment, and Urological Equipment. The amendment specifically extends the response deadline to Friday, June 27, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time, allowing suppliers additional time to submit comprehensive wholesale pricing information through an attached Excel spreadsheet detailing current and proposed unit prices for various HCPCS codes.

The procurement targets MassHealth's fee-for-service providers, which serve over two million low-income Massachusetts residents, including 40% of children and 60% of residents with disabilities. Potential suppliers can propose either exclusive supplier status (one supplier per service category) or preferred supplier arrangements with multiple vendors. The RFI aims to reduce per-unit costs, establish potential exclusive or preferred supplier arrangements, and provide administrative benefits to DME and OXY providers. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement suggests a collaborative approach to developing a contract structure that provides optimal value to the Commonwealth while supporting the medical supply needs of MassHealth members across various equipment categories.