Notice ID: e298f620d9ef4101b9cbf26699e5a17fSources Sought
Request for Information on CDC Procurement of Clinical Specimens
Archived on June 6, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
The primary goal of this RFI is to gather information regarding the acquisition of clinical specimens or synthetic specimen matrices for the development and validation of diagnostic tests. This initiative aligns with the National Biodefense Strategy and Implementation Plan, which outlines a broad national vision for enhancing pandemic preparedness and countering biological threats, including building specimen procurement capabilities to support rapid medical countermeasure development.
This RFI is for market research only and does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or pay any costs associated with responding to this RFI. The information submitted in all responses will be utilized to help the Government further define its requirements and develop acquisition strategies. All submitted information shall remain with the Government and will not be returned.
Overview
Agency:
Department of Health and Human ServicesCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Office:CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES
Posted:April 23, 2026
NAICS:Not specified
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:Not specified
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Sources Sought
Place of Performance:Georgia, 30341
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412026- Market Research
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- Market ResearchCurrentApr 23, 2026
Request for Information on CDC Procurement of Clinical Specimens
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Division of Vital Statistics (DVS), is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable sources to provide information management services supporting the manual coding of causes of death on mortality and fetal death records for the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). The requirement includes coding records that cannot be coded electronically and coding or reviewing records for quality control and automated-system validation. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561499, All Other Business Support Services. There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals, an invitation for bids, or a commitment by the Government. Submission of information is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information submitted or reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice. If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please provide the following information. Responses should be concise and limited to the information necessary for the Government to assess capability and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy: Organization name, address, point of contact, email address, website address, telephone number, UEI, and the size and type of ownership of the organization. Identify whether the organization is currently certified or eligible under the 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB programs, and provide the applicable certification information. State whether the organization is currently small under NAICS 561499. A tailored capability statement, no more than one page in length, addressing the organization's experience and capacity to perform the requirement, including: (a) experience manually coding causes of death on mortality and fetal death records using ICD-based procedures; (b) availability of NCHS-certified nosologists or other similarly qualified medical coders; (c) experience meeting production and accuracy requirements for high-volume coding; (d) ability to begin performance within one week after award and provide continuing support; (e) ability to support quality-control and system-validation coding; and (f) experience protecting sensitive Government information and working with Government-furnished computers, PIV cards, and network access. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated, identify the proposed arrangement and the responsibilities of each participant. Note: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10.001(b), respondents should not submit more information than is necessary to demonstrate the capability requested in this notice. The Government will evaluate the market information to determine whether there are capable sources that can: Provide services consistent in scope and scale with this requirement, including manual coding of mortality and fetal death records and related quality-control or validation activities; Provide qualified personnel, including NCHS-certified nosologists or similarly qualified medical coders, in sufficient numbers to meet variable workload requirements; Meet the anticipated performance requirements, including beginning performance within one week after award, providing continuing weekday support, meeting required production levels, and maintaining an error rate below four percent; and Protect Government information and perform work using Government-furnished equipment and required CDC/NCHS systems and access controls. 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The subject line should read: “Sources Sought Response – NCHS/DVS Coding of Vital Statistics Data – NAICS 561499.” Responses shall be provided in PDF format and should not exceed three pages (one page capability statement, two pages response to Attachment 2 questions). Questions concerning this opportunity may be directed to Ann Bonis, Contracting Officer, at won5@cdc.gov or Sheena Delaine, Alternate Contracting Officer, at kpz5@cdc.gov. Attachment 1 – DRAFT Performance Work Statement Attachment 2 – Sources Sought Government Questions to Interested Vendors | Market Research | 561499 | No Set-Aside | 10/16/2026 | 10/22/2026 | Atlanta, GA | |
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA) This presolicitation notice is prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 5.101. 1. Points of Contact H. Taylor Wellman, Contract Specialist Office of Acquisition Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chamblee Campus Building 108 4770 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30341 Email: xur0@cdc.gov H. Dale Bish, Contracting Officer Office of Acquisition Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chamblee Campus Building 108 4770 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30341 Email: uwo8@cdc.gov 2. Set-Asides This acquisition is currently unrestricted. All responsible sources, including small businesses and other than small business concerns, are encouraged to respond. 3. Codes for Services or Supplies North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Product Service Code (PSC): R499 – Support-Professional: Other 4. Description (i) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), intends to solicit offers for Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The anticipated contract will support NIOSH's Division of Compensation Analysis and Support (DCAS) in fulfilling its statutory obligations under EEOICPA by performing radiation dose reconstructions for claims referred by the Department of Labor (DOL) and evaluating petitions for additions of classes to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). The anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF). The anticipated period of performance is March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028 (base year), with four (4) twelve-month option periods through February 28, 2032. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility. The scope of work includes the following principal task areas: Identification of data relevant to reconstructing radiation doses and evaluating SEC petitions Claimant communications, including computer assisted telephone interviews Dose estimation and reporting Special Exposure Cohort petition evaluations Technical and program management support Operational continuity, cloud migration, and modernization of DCAS systems and processes Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will be required to obtain background investigations commensurate with a Level 5C Moderate Risk position sensitivity designation. Additionally, a reasonable number of contractor staff must possess or be able to obtain Department of Energy Q clearances to perform work under this contract. All contractor personnel must comply with applicable HHS and CDC information security policies. (ii) Not applicable. This acquisition is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. (iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. (iv) All technical data required to respond will be provided as part of the solicitation. (v) Not applicable. This is not a construction contract. (vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. (vii) Not applicable. This acquisition is competitive. (viii) Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will be required to obtain background investigations commensurate with a Level 5C Moderate Risk position sensitivity designation. Additionally, a reasonable number of contractor staff must possess or be able to obtain Department of Energy Q clearances. Additional information regarding security requirements will be provided as part of the solicitation. Timing There is no solicitation available at this time. A solicitation is anticipated to be issued in November 2026. | Pre-Solicitation | 541990 | No Set-Aside | 10/14/2026 | 10/30/2026 | Atlanta, GA | |
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This presolicitation notice is prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 5.101. (1) Points of contact. H. Dale Bish: uwo8@cdc.gov; 404.498.1312 Henrietta Fumbah: ehu0@cdc.gov, 770.488.8239 (2) Set-asides. Small business set-asides are applicable by domain. Domain 1: 25% Small Business Set-Aside (Partial Small Business Set-Aside) Domain 2: 25% Small Business Set-Aside Aside (Partial Small Business Set-Aside) Domain 3: 25% Small Business Set-Aside Aside (Partial Small Business Set-Aside) Domain 4: 25% Small Business Set-Aside Aside (Partial Small Business Set-Aside) Domain 5: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (Total Small Business Set-Aside) (3) Codes for services or supplies. The following NAICS codes and size standards are anticipated: NAICS 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services ($19M) NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (1,000 Employees) NAICS 611430 Professional and Management Development Training ($15M) (4) Description. (i) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP), announces its intent to compete a new Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle titled “Safety, Prevention, Epidemiology, and Education Development for Health Care and Antimicrobial Resistance (SPEED).” SPEED will provide CDC with an "as needed" mechanism to obtain healthcare epidemiology, health behavior, and healthcare-associated infection research support across five functional domains: (1) Domestic Antimicrobial Resistance, Infection Prevention and Control, and Adverse Events Services; (2) Healthcare Information Technology and Data Solutions Services; (3) Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention and Control Services; (4) Emergency Preparedness, Response Services, and Healthcare System Resilience Services; and (5) Workforce Training, Message Development, Dissemination, and Testing Services. The anticipated ordering period (period of performance) for the SPEED IDIQ is a 60-month period beginning on March 30, 2027 and ending March 29, 2032. Offerors may submit proposals to one or more domains and will be evaluated on technical approach including existing infrastructure and capacity, staffing approach, management approach, similar experience, price, and past performance. To ensure continuity of critical healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention research support with no lapse in service, DHQP extended the current Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program contracts through March 29, 2027, the day immediately preceding the SPEED anticipated effective start date. This extension allows CDC to maintain uninterrupted access to essential scientific, technical, and programmatic support while the SPEED solicitation, evaluation, and award process is completed. DHQP intends for SPEED to fully replace SHEPheRD upon award. CDC will provide further information regarding the solicitation timeline, evaluation criteria, and instructions for interested offerors in forthcoming notices. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for the official solicitation and any applicable updates. SPEED shall consist of 5 Domains briefly described as follows: Domain 1: Domestic Antimicrobial Resistance, Infection Prevention and Control, and Adverse Events Services. The purpose of this domain is to obtain services that support the design, execution, and assessment of healthcare and community epidemiology research initiatives addressing antimicrobial resistance (AR), infection prevention and control (IPC), and adverse events domestically within U.S. healthcare settings and communities. These implementation services include developing and implementing study protocols, conducting clinical and epidemiologic investigations, evaluating outcomes, and translating research findings into scalable, evidence-based public health interventions. Domain 2: Healthcare Information Technology and Data Solutions Services The purpose of this domain is to obtain services for the development and deployment of digital health systems, advanced analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning-driven tools, and mathematical modeling to strengthen surveillance, automate data processing, improve data quality, and enhance decision-making across health programs. This includes the ability of Offerors to develop, implement, or maintain healthcare or ancillary medical (e.g., laboratory, pharmacy, etc.) surveillance systems, deploy natural language processing applications and other artificial intelligence tools, conduct human factors engineering, and apply mathematical modeling to optimize system usability, workflow efficiency, and data interpretation Domain 3: Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Prevention and Control Services The purpose of this domain is to obtain services for development and implementation of research projects and protocols focused on antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance detection and control, global health coordination, surveillance, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections in global healthcare settings. These tasks include, but are not limited to, conducting program evaluations, clinical investigations, cost effectiveness and disease modeling analyses, and translating findings into scalable and sustainable public health interventions with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Domain 4: Emergency Preparedness, Response Services, and Healthcare System Resilience Services The purpose of this domain is to obtain services to rapidly respond to healthcare quality and safety threats. Services that may be conducted under this domain include supporting CDC's ability to respond effectively and rapidly to outbreaks, emergencies, and public health threats during times of healthcare facility or health system stress or strain. Domain 5: Workforce Training, Message Development, Dissemination and Testing Services The purpose of this domain is to obtain services that strengthen the capacity, knowledge, and preparedness of healthcare workers, public health personnel (including CDC staff), and the general public to prevent infections and reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance and other infectious disease threats. (ii) Applicable World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and/or a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) (see Part 25) will be included at the task order level. The task order solicitation will include the appropriate terms and conditions. (iii) All technical data required to respond will be provided as part of the solicitation. (iv) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency. (5) Timing. The solicitation is anticipated to be released by November 16, 2026. | Pre-Solicitation | 541690 | Partial Small Business Set-Aside | 10/08/2026 | 11/08/2026 | Atlanta, GA |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
412026
Archive Date
Jun 6, 2026
Office Address
ATLANTA, GA, 30333