RFP-CMS-2010-0031 Cover Letter.docx

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard, Mail Stop C2-21-15 Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850

Office of Acquisition and Grants Management

May 21, 2010

SUBJECT: RFP-CMS-2010-0031 - Payment File Development Contractor (PFDC)

You are invited to submit a proposal in response to the subject Request for Proposal (RFP). CMS anticipates awarding one Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract.

You are instructed to review the attached RFP Section L, Proposal Instructions, for detailed instructions as to the contents and limitations of the proposal and special contract requirements.

CMS will enable the Interested Vendors List Module (IVL) on Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for this solicitation. The IVL Module allows vendors to register their interest in submitting proposals in response to this solicitation and allow all vendors to view other interested vendor’s contact information for teaming and subcontracting purposes.

Please be advised that this RFP does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual with the legal authority to commit the Government to the expenditures of public funds in connection with the proposed procurement.

Thank you for your interest in this solicitation. Any questions may be directed to undersigned, edward.rutherford@cms.hhs.gov, 410-786-6648.

Sincerely, Edward M. Rutherford Contracting Officer image1.png