Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdiction H (JH) - Synopsis/Draft RFP / Presolicitation

This contract awards a Medicare Administrative Contractor to deliver essential health insurance administration services for the traditional Medicare fee-for-service program within Jurisdiction H, which encompasses Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The contractor will be responsible for processing and paying Medicare claims, ensuring accurate and timely benefit administration in alignment with evolving federal requirements. The contract is not fixed price due to the unpredictable nature of changes mandated by legislation affecting Medicare, making it impossible to forecast cost impacts with certainty across multiple operational areas. Performance remains subject to ongoing regulatory shifts, requiring flexibility in service delivery and financial arrangements. The award stems from a competitive procurement process under solicitation number 75FCMC26R0001, issued by the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management within the Department of Health and Human Services. The North American Industry Classification System code is 524114, and no set-aside provisions apply, meaning all eligible entities may compete. Performance is centered in Baltimore, Maryland, though services will impact beneficiaries across the seven-state jurisdiction. Primary point of contact is Edward Drannbauer, with Amy Duckworth available for secondary inquiries, both reachable through official HHS channels. The contract is part of broader federal efforts to manage Medicare operations with adaptability in response to dynamic legislative and programmatic environments.