Part A/Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdiction L (JL)   2

Background
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to award a contract for Part A and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor (hereinafter referred to as "the contractor") to provide specified health insurance benefit administration services, including Medicare claims processing and payment services, in support of the Medicare Program for Jurisdiction L. Jurisdiction L includes the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Part B services in Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia and the city of Alexandria, Virginia.

Work Details
The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided in Section J as Attachment J.1 and shall be made a part of the contract. The SOW takes precedence over the Internet Only Manuals and Paper-Based Manuals unless otherwise specified. All deliverables required pursuant to the terms of the contract must be shipped and marked in accordance with Section F.3 Deliverables and any other requirements as set forth in Attachment J.2.

The contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contractor will make their full text available.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for completion of all work included in this contract shall be from the effective date of contract award through 12 months, plus six (6) one (1) year options.

Place of Performance
Jurisdiction L includes the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Part B services in Arlington and Fairfax counties in Virginia and the city of Alexandria, Virginia.