The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting bids for the first round of the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program.
Time is running out.
Suppliers interested in bidding must first register and receive a User ID and Password before they can access the Internet-based bid submission system. Suppliers should register immediately to avoid a delay in being able to submit bids. The registration deadline is June 30, 2007. Please visit the CBIC Web site at
www.dmecompetitivebid.com to register or for more information.
Additional Information
The contract period for mail order diabetic supplies is April 1, 2008, through December 31, 2009.
The contract period for all other first round product categories is April 1, 2008, through March 31, 2011.
Suppliers must be accredited or be pending accreditation to submit a bid and will need to be accredited to be awarded a contract. The accreditation deadline for the first round of competitive bidding is August 31, 2007. Suppliers should apply for accreditation immediately to allow adequate time to process their applications.
Please note: All bids are due by 9 p.m. EST on July 13, 2007.