E.1 - NCCI Business Proposal Template.xlsx

This document contains a solicitation for a National Correct Coding Initiative contract opportunity and a related business proposal template. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is seeking proposals from eligible 8(a) small businesses to provide National Correct Coding Initiative program services to promote program integrity and reduce improper payments in Medicare and Medicaid. The firm fixed price contract includes a one-year base period, three one-year option periods, one ten-month option period, and a 90-day option transition period. Services will focus on maintaining and expanding correct coding edits and methodologies to ensure consistent coding, adjudication, and payments. The contractor will also be responsible for maintaining manuals and references, edit files, and ongoing program administration activities. The proposal template includes schedules for services, accounting classifications, payment milestones tied to deliverables, and total pricing.