Expanding Healthcare Data Access and Use and Health Service Research Capacity

This contract opportunity is aimed at small business contractors holding a GSA Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) Schedule 874, specifically under Special Item Number 874 1. It involves a two-year research study focused on evaluating the utility of alternative health data sources for healthcare surveillance. The study will cover a range of chronic disease indicators, infectious and non-infectious conditions, as well as preventive healthcare services. The objective is to enhance healthcare data access and research capacity to better support public health monitoring and prevention efforts under the framework of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund. The period of performance for this project is 24 months, with an anticipated award date around September 30, 2010. This notice is informational only; no competitive proposals are being requested, and the solicitation will be issued to selected contractors pursuant to federal ordering procedures for supply schedules. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541720. Key contacts for this opportunity include the Contracting Officer, Donna J. Myler, and the Team Lead, Vivian S. Hubbs, both reachable via their respective CDC email addresses and phone numbers.