HHSM-500-2014-RFP-QINNCC_Amendment_1_Summary_of_Changes.docx

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop B3-30-03 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850

Request for Proposal Number HHSM-500-2014-RFP-QINNCC Amendment Number 1

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

June 12, 2014

Section C is amended as follows:

The Communication work has been removed from the QIN NCC Statement of Work. The entire Section C has been revised in the attached RFP document to reflect the changes.

Section C.6.2, Task B.1.e Data Collection and Analysis The language has been revised to read as the following:

e. “The QIN NCC shall extract pertinent data from source(s) such as DDST, the Collaboration Tool, QIES Workbench, and others, calculate baselines, analyze and report on outcome targets for all QIN-QIO Tasks for each QIN-QIO and by state.”

Section C.6.2, Task B.2.1.c Use of CMS-supported Collaboration Tools The language has been revised to read as the following:

c. “The Collaboration Tool will serve only as a resource sharing site and shall not include data entry, management and/or analysis.”

Section C.6.2, Task C.2.j Reduce Health and Healthcare Disparities The language has been revised to read as the following:

j. “Maintain and update information for the CMS website that will be supported by another contractor related to the following, but not limited to aggregated data on Medicare disparities initiatives, and resource tools for QIOs;”

Section F is amended as follows:

Section F.3 Items to be Furnished and Delivery Schedule The Communication work has been removed from the QIN NCC Statement of Work. The entire Section F has been revised in the attached RFP document.

Section H is amended as follows:

Section H.22 Transition from Incumbent Contractor to Successor Contractor This Section title has been revised to read as the following:

Section H.22 Transition from Incumbent NCC Contractors to Successor QIN NCC Contractor

Section H.22.A. Contract Phase-In Services The language has been revised to read as the following:

“The QIN NCC contract will have a transition period from the incumbent NCC contractor(s) to the successor QIN NCC. This transition period will allow the successor QIN NCC to prepare, obtain necessary equipment and infrastructure established to ensure adequate coverage and uninterrupted service for NCC activities. The transition period begins with the effective date of the award of the QIN NCC contract and ends on July 31, 2014. The QIN NCC contract will need to be fully operational on August 1, 2014.”

Section H.22.A.2.c Transition Plan The language has been revised to read as the following:

c. “Plans to communicate and fully cooperate with CMS and the current 10th SOW QIO NCC(s) including but not limited to attendance at CMS approved and mediated teleconference meetings.

Section I is amended as follows:

Section I.1.A. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1) Contract Clauses is hereby updated in the attached revised RFP document.

Section J is amended as follows:

Attachment J-14 QIN QIO Evaluation Measures Table is hereby added.

Section L is amended as follows:

Section L.2 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition FAR 52.215-1 (JAN 2004)

(e) was revised to reflect the proper restriction on disclosure and use of data.

Section L.12.H Eligibility Requirements This paragraph is revised to read as follows:

“In accordance with Code of Federal Regulations, 42 CFR 475.101(a), 42 CFR 475.103 and 42 CFR 475.105, in order to be eligible for award, Offeror’s must provide the information to meet the eligibility requirement. The information concerning the governing body includes at least one individual who is a representative of health care providers and at least one individual who is a representative of consumers. This information is required under Tab 9 of Volume 1 Technical Proposal.”

Section L.14.B Proposal Delivery and Number of Copies The proposal delivery date is changed to June 24, 2014.

Section L.14.C.1 Volume Technical Proposal Organization Comprehensive Integrated Communications Plan is removed. Tab 4 is revised as follows:

“4 Management Approach and Quality Assurance 10 pages (5 pages double-sided)

· Contract Management Plan

· Continuity of Operations

· Comprehensive Work Plan

· Continuous Internal Quality Improvement Program (CIQIP)”

Section L.14.C.2 Volume 1 Technical Proposal Content

Under Tab 4, 4) Comprehensive Integrated Communications Plan is removed.

Tab 6 is revised as follows:

“Tab 6 entitled, “Transition Plan” shall provide detailed methods that will be used to ensure a smooth transition from the incumbent NCCs operations to sole operations by the successor QIN NCC. See H.22 – Transition from Incumbent Contractor to Successor Contractor for instructions.”

Tab 9 is revised as follows:

“Tab 9 entitled, “Eligibility Requirements” shall provide the Eligibility Requirements stated in 42 CFR 475.101(a), 42 CFR 475.103 and 42 CFR 475.105.”

Section L.14.D Volume 2 Business Proposal Organization and Content The 2nd paragraph under Tab 11 language is revised to read as the following:

“Offeror shall include a statement indicating its’ Representations and Certifications are updated and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) as required in FAR 4.12. The web site for SAM is http://www.sam.gov.”

Section L.15 Proposal Delivery The proposal delivery date is changed to June 24, 2014.

Section M is amended as follows:

Section M.1 General

The third paragraph is revised to read as follows:

“Offerors are advised that in order to be eligible to receive a contract award resulting from this RFP, they must meet the eligibility requirements in 42 CFR 475.101(a), 42 CFR 475.103 and 42 CFR 475.105.”

Section M.2.A Technical Proposal Evaluation

3. d. is removed.

8. is revised to read as follows:

“Offeror’s must provide the Eligibility Requirements listed in 42 CFR 475.101(a), 42 CFR 475.103 and 42 CFR 475.105, as described in L.14.C.i.”

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