Final RFP Questions 08.20.2024.pdf

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75FCMC24R0002 A/B MAC Jurisdiction F (JF) RFP- Solicitation
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This document appears to be a set of questions and answers related to RFP # 75FCMC24R0002 for A/B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) services for Jurisdiction F. The RFP requires the submission of incurred cost reports, invoices, and a narrative describing how the cost proposal was built up. Specifically, the government is seeking the last 3 years of incurred cost reports and several approved invoices from similar contracts or labor categories. The cost proposal narrative should explain the formulas and methodology used to arrive at the total proposed costs, allowing the government to replicate the pricing. The RFP is being issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to obtain Medicare claims processing and payment services for the traditional Medicare program in Jurisdiction F, which encompasses 10 states.

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RFP # 75FCMC24R0002

Attachment J.29 - RFP Questions Template

Question # Document Section Page # Question CMS Response

1 JF Solicitation L.15.3, Direct Labor 186 Incurred cost proposal approved in the past three years. Is CMS looking for the last 3 incurred cost report submissions? Yes, CMS is looking for the last 3 incurred cost reports.

2 JF Solicitation L.15.3, Direct Labor 186 Provide invoices that were approved in the past three years. Is CMS looking for all invoices submitted for all contracts in the past three years?

Provide several invoices approved in the past three years on similar contract or labor categories

3 JF Solicitation L.15.3, Direct Labor 186

Provide narrative describing how the cost proposal was built up, explain formulas that are being used for each cost element to come up to the total costs . Can this request be explained more specifically or can CMS provide examples of what is being requested? The vast majority of proposed cost will be built up using the BOE and cost templates provided with the RFP, which provide a significant amount of detail with how the proposed cost was built up. Is this just referring to cost that are supported only in the business narratives?

The build up should utilize the BOE and provide enough narrative to support all costs including the ODC's.

4 JF Solicitation L.15.3, Direct Labor 186

**Please note all cost information should be able to be replicated by CMS to arrive at the same total costs. Can CMS provide an example or further clarification of what this note is referring to?

Excel spreadsheets should not contain any hidden formulas;

allowing the government to replicate the costs/rates and arrive at the same outcome. Summary tab/page should allow the government to trace back to the original costs and be explained in detail in the narrative. If blended rates are utilized they should be explained on how the offeror arrived at the proposed rates.

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