Knowledge Assessment

1. The MMA mandates full MAC implementation by 2011.

True
False

2. A single MAC will be required to handle all types of claims—Parts A and B, DME, and HH.

True
False

3. The MAC jurisdictions will balance the allocation of workloads and overlay the boundaries of the specialty MACs (DME and HH) with the boundaries of the A/B MACs.

True
False

4. Medicare contractors may use subcontractors in both the current and future contracting environments.

True
False

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the current contracting environment?

Full and open competition
Termination of contract by contractor allowed with notice
Contract automatically renewed annually
Contractor may recover termination costs

6. Which role has primary responsibility during the pre-solicitation phase of the acquisition process?

Contracting Officer
Project Officer
Business Function Lead

7. What document does the Project Officer give to the Contracting Officer to use to develop the RFP?

RFC
RFP
RFI

8. Which role has primary responsibility during the solicitation phase of the acquisition process?

Contracting Officer
Project Officer
Business Function Lead

9. What document marks the beginning of the solicitation phase of the acquisition process?

RFC
RFP
RFI

10. What document will define workload requirements in the future contracting environment?

BPRs
SOW
NOBA

11. Which of the following will NOT be a requirement of the new MACs?

Provide a disclosure statement
Charge expenses to both direct and indirect costs
Use ABC
Comply with all CAS

12. Which CMS role will be responsible for monitoring the technical performance of the MACs?

Contracting Officer
Project Officer
Business Function Lead

13. FIs and carriers receive an award fee based on the results of a CPE.

True
False

14. What role(s) has the authority to direct MACs to perform work outside the scope of the SOW?

Contracting Officer
Project Officer
Business Function Lead
All of the above

15. The PO can accept proposals from offerors.

True
False