Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA).
ID: CDC_2025_Dose_ReconstructionType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONCDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICESATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d71aa5808e164dc7a82ae601a0871179/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking qualified organizations to support the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in conducting dose reconstruction and related activities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance NIOSH's capabilities in performing approximately 3,120 annual dose reconstructions, evaluating Special Exposure Cohort petitions, and maintaining essential databases while ensuring effective communication with claimants. This contract underscores the government's commitment to fair compensation for workers affected by radiation exposure, emphasizing high standards of data management and stakeholder engagement. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and responses to the sources sought notice by November 4, 2024, at 12:00 pm CST, to Ann Bonis at won5@cdc.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ann Bonis
    won5@cdc.gov
    Files
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    Sources_Sought_Attachment_00001_PWS.pdf
    The document outlines a proposal for a contract focusing on dose reconstruction services related to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA) under the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Its primary objective is to enhance NIOSH's ability to perform dose reconstructions for claims and evaluate petitions for additions to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). Key activities include data identification, claimant communication, dose estimation, and report preparation. The contractor is expected to provide around 3,120 annual dose reconstructions, conduct site research, and maintain databases crucial for tracking claims. Furthermore, the contractor must support effective communication with claimants and respond to inquiries while maintaining strict adherence to privacy and security protocols. The bid includes rigorous performance standards, such as timely submission of reports and adherence to quality assurance measures, with oversight from NIOSH. In the context of federal grant and RFP processes, this contract exemplifies the government’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation for workers impacted by radiation exposure while simultaneously enforcing high standards of data management and stakeholder communication.
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