Modernized VAERS Reporting Application

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the CDC Office of Acquisition Services, is seeking a small business contractor to develop a modernized web application for the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). This firm fixed price effort focuses on enhancing the reporting experience for consumers and healthcare providers through a redesigned landing page, a guided workflow with branching logic, intelligent form validation, and a low-code backend for CDC staff. The project requires a responsive design compatible with both mobile and desktop platforms and must be integrated within the CDC's Microsoft Azure cloud environment. Performance is scheduled from September 28, 2026, to June 27, 2027, with a primary remote place of performance and coordination based in Atlanta, Georgia. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 541511, with an award based on a best value tradeoff. Evaluation factors prioritize technical merit, management approach, and similar experience over price. The contractor must adhere to stringent federal standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, HIPAA, and Section 508 accessibility. Key deliverables include UX design artifacts, vulnerability scan reports, and a transition-out plan. Security requirements are rigorous, necessitating specific personnel investigation tiers and the signing of non-disclosure agreements. Payments will be processed electronically via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform.