Bid Preparation
To give bidders ample time to prepare, the Centears for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed detailed educational resources for Round 2028 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Bidding Program (CBP).
These resources provide basic information you need to prepare for submitting a bid in Round 2028. CMS will continue adding educational materials to this Competitive Bidding Implementation Contractor (CBIC) website throughout the bid preparation process, so check back often. You can also Subscribe for email updates to get notified when new content is added.
The CBIC website is the official source of information for bidders. It is the focal point for bidder education and contains important resources to help you get ready for Round 2028.
Resources
Antitrust Guidance
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The antitrust laws protect fair competition and prohibit collusion. Price fixing, bid rigging, and other forms of collusion, including agreements to allocate customers or divide markets, are illegal.
Updated: 08/13/2026
The antitrust laws protect fair competition and prohibit collusion. Price fixing, bid rigging, and other forms of collusion, including agreements to allocate customers or divide markets, are illegal.
Updated: 08/13/2026
Bidder Eligibility Requirements
Updated
A bidder must meet certain eligibility requirements before it can be awarded a contract under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
A bidder must meet certain eligibility requirements before it can be awarded a contract under the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
Bid Surety Bond
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Information for bidders and authorized sureties regarding the bid surety bond requirement. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
Information for bidders and authorized sureties regarding the bid surety bond requirement. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
Common Ownership and Common Control
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Commonly owned or commonly controlled suppliers cannot compete against each other in the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 08/13/2026
Commonly owned or commonly controlled suppliers cannot compete against each other in the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 08/13/2026
Contract Supplier Obligations
Contract suppliers are responsible for fulfilling all terms of their contracts, starting on the very first day of the contract period, for the duration of the contract period of performance.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Contract suppliers are responsible for fulfilling all terms of their contracts, starting on the very first day of the contract period, for the duration of the contract period of performance.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Determining the Number of Contract Awards and Calculating a Single Payment Amount
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Steps in determining the number of contracts to award and calculating a Single Payment Amount (SPA).
Updated: 08/13/2026
Steps in determining the number of contracts to award and calculating a Single Payment Amount (SPA).
Updated: 08/13/2026
DMEPOS CBP Sample Bid Surety Bond Template
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Template for education purposes and may not reflect an actual bid surety bond provided by a surety. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
Template for education purposes and may not reflect an actual bid surety bond provided by a surety. Updated on 8/3/2026 in response to the release of the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule, finalizing the bid surety bond amount for a remote item delivery competitive bidding area.
Updated: 08/03/2026
Exceptions from the Requirement to be a Contract Supplier for Competitively Bid Items and Services Included in Round 2028
Non-contract suppliers are not eligible for Medicare Part B payment for furnishing competitively bid items in a CBA unless one or more exemptions apply.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Non-contract suppliers are not eligible for Medicare Part B payment for furnishing competitively bid items in a CBA unless one or more exemptions apply.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Financial Standard Reporting
Updated: 06/04/2026
Updated: 06/04/2026
Lead Item Bidding and Pricing
Updated: 06/04/2026
Updated: 06/04/2026
Licensure for Bidders
Bidders must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for every item in the product category.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Bidders must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for every item in the product category.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Physician or Treating Practitioner Authorization Process
Updated: 06/04/2026
Updated: 06/04/2026
Remote Item Delivery Competitive Bidding Program
For Round 2028 of the DMEPOS CBP, CMS will have one nationwide RID competitive bidding area that includes all states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
Updated: 06/04/2026
For Round 2028 of the DMEPOS CBP, CMS will have one nationwide RID competitive bidding area that includes all states, territories, and the District of Columbia.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Requirements to Submit a Bona Fide Bid
The DMEPOS CBP regulations require that each bidder must submit a bona fide bid that complies with all the terms and conditions specified in the Request for Bids Instructions.
Updated: 06/04/2026
The DMEPOS CBP regulations require that each bidder must submit a bona fide bid that complies with all the terms and conditions specified in the Request for Bids Instructions.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Round 2028 - Lead Item Bidding and Pricing Calculator
Calculate the impact of the lead item bid amount on the non-lead items in the product category.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Calculate the impact of the lead item bid amount on the non-lead items in the product category.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Round 2028 Terms and Definitions
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A glossary of key terms and definitions of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 08/13/2026
A glossary of key terms and definitions of the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 08/13/2026
Small Supplier Considerations
The Social Security Act mandates that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that small suppliers have an opportunity to be considered for participation in the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 06/04/2026
The Social Security Act mandates that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that small suppliers have an opportunity to be considered for participation in the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program.
Updated: 06/04/2026
Subcontracting of DMEPOS Services
Updated: 06/04/2026
Updated: 06/04/2026
Tribal Exemption from the DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program
Updated: 06/04/2026
Updated: 06/04/2026