PHPA 4166: Maryland Volunteer and Professional Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program

The Maryland Department of Health, through the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control, is issuing solicitation BPM058949 to provide grants for the Maryland Volunteer and Professional Firefighters Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program. This initiative enables local fire departments, volunteer fire companies, and associated associations to procure and administer innovative cancer screening tests, such as genetic tests, imaging procedures, and laboratory tests, that are typically not covered by insurance or provided during routine physicals. The program is designed to detect cancer in individuals who do not present signs or symptoms, with key deliverables focusing on the number of individuals screened, the types of tests used, the associated costs, and the resulting findings regarding risk factors and detected cancers. The grant operates on a reimbursement-based funding model, requiring grantees to submit invoices with supporting documentation to the Department within 30 days of receipt. Awards are determined based on the most advantageous application, considering both price and evaluation factors, and may be awarded on a pro rata basis if requested funds exceed the annual appropriation. Applicants must submit their proposals via the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage portal by November 20, 2026, in two separate volumes: a Project Narrative and a Budget Narrative. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and specific federal regulations such as the Single Audit Act for those expending over $750,000 in federal assistance. Eligible nonprofit applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under IRS sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4).