Certified Coder Boot Camp Training

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to HCPro, a division of Simplify Compliance LLC located at 100 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Brentwood, Tennessee 37024-5094 for a project entitled “On Site Training for Certified Coder Boot Camp”. HCPro has developed the Certified Coder Boot Camp program which is a five day intensive training program. The estimated period of performance will be August 31, 2020 to September 4, 2020 at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD. The sole source award will be made under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 235 ( C ) ( 1 ) as implemented by FAR6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies and Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. A justification and approval is currently being processed for this requirement. This requirement is intended as a sole source procurement because after in depth market research, HCPro is the only company which offers a five day course suited for both clinicians and non-clinicians during the specific timeframe. HCPro is also endorsed by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). CMS REQUIREMENTS: The Center for Program Integrity (CPI) benefits from this procurement because the Certified Coder Boot Camp uniquely prepares participants to understand and apply coding principles and rules appropriately, navigate the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS II coding manuals, apply knowledge to AAPC’s CPC exam, develop fundamental coding skills for all medical specialties. NAICS CODES: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 611430 Professional and Management Development Training and the size standard is $11.0 million. INTERESTED PARTIES: All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. In order to qualify as a potential contractor for this procurement, the organization must provide technical literature describing their capability to effectively satisfy this requirement, as well as terms and conditions and a complete price quote within 15 days of this notice, to the following electronic mail address: [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: This notice is not a Request for Proposals or a Solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. This notice is not a commitment from the Government. The Government will not reimburse any bid or proposal costs as a result of this notice. No solicitation exists and requests for a copy of the solicitation will be disregarded. However, any future solicitation that will be open to competition will be subsequently issued on Bet.Sam.Gov in order to permit firms to respond.