Section 455.234 - Awarding of a contract(a) CMS awards and administers Medicaid integrity audit program contracts in accordance with acquisition regulations set forth at 48 CFR chapters 1 and 3, this subpart, and all other applicable laws and regulations. These competitive procedures and requirements for awarding Medicaid integrity audit program contracts are to be used as follows:(1) When entering into new contracts under this section.(2) At any other time considered appropriate by the Secretary.(b) An entity is eligible to be awarded a Medicaid integrity audit program contract only if meets the eligibility requirements established in § 455.202 , 48 CFR chapter 3, and all other applicable laws and requirements. 73 FR 55771 , Sept. 26, 2008