Why is it important that I provide supporting documents to justify the bid amounts on my bid?

This information is used to verify that your bid amount is rational and feasible, and you are able to provide the item to Medicare beneficiaries for the amount you provided on your bid. This is one of the requirements described in the Request for Bids Instructions. If you do not respond with (1) a narrative rationale that describes your ability to furnish the lead and non-lead items in the product category and (2) supporting documentation that substantiates your ability to obtain the lead item for less than your bid amount by the deadline in the Notice to Substantiate Your Bid(s), we will not be able to evaluate your bid further and it will be disqualified.