Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC)

10.1 - Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) (Rev. 1502; Issued: 05-09-08; Effective/Implementation Date: 06-09-08) Section 1847 of the Act authorizes CMS to contract with a Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC), to conduct certain functions relating to the administration of the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. These functions include: preparing the request for bids (RFB); performing preliminary bid evaluations; and ensuring that suppliers meet all applicable financial and quality standards. In addition, the CBIC supports CMS’s efforts to conduct an educational program for beneficiaries, suppliers and referral agents. The CBIC also assists CMS and its contractors in monitoring the program's effectiveness, access and quality. The CBIC’s Web site, at http://www.dmecompetitivebid.com, contains important and up-to-date information on the Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.