Q -- Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) for the State of North Dakota

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for contracts awarding Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) in North Dakota. These organizations, previously known as Peer Review Organizations, must qualify as responsible entities under Federal Acquisition Regulation standards and adhere to the requirements set by the Social Security Act, including physician sponsorship or access. Eligible applicants must not be health care facilities, their affiliates, or payor organizations, and must include a consumer representative on their governing board. The selected QIOs will be charged with reviewing specific healthcare services provided under Medicare and improving the quality of care for beneficiaries. The contract will have a three-year performance period, with the RFP anticipated to be released on September 12, 2005, on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Interested parties should note that requests for the RFP via telephone or facsimile will not be accepted. The solicitation number for this opportunity is CMS-05-QIO-3GNAHC, and the relevant activities fall under NAICS code 923120. The contracting officer responsible for this procurement is Brian D Hebbel, reachable at the provided contact details. All proposal submissions must meet the criteria defined in the RFP to be considered for contract award.