Request for Information for the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) Amendment 0001

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Office of Acquisition and Grants Management issued this special notice to gather industry feedback regarding the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) program. Through this Request for Information, identified as solicitation number RFI-CMS-SMRC-2026-001, the agency aims to determine if the requirements outlined in the SMRC Statement of Work are suitable for a firm-fixed-price contract structure. All interested contractors are invited to provide responses to assist the agency in finalizing its pricing strategy for the upcoming procurement.

The requirement is classified under NAICS code 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC Q403, Medical Evaluation/Screening. There is no set-aside designated for this notice. Performance is located within the United States, and Nicole Hoey serves as the point of contact. Supporting documentation includes four attachments: the original RFI and Statement of Work posted on April 9, 2026, and amended versions of both documents posted on April 17, 2026.

Industry responses are due by April 23, 2026. This market research effort will inform the agency's acquisition planning for medical review services intended to support CMS program integrity efforts. All details regarding the scope and objectives of the work are contained within the provided Statement of Work and the Request for Information documentation.