Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component
ID: HHS-AHRQ-SBSS-25-10001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFAGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITYAHRQ CENTER FOR FINANCING, ACCESS, AND COST TRENDSRockville, MD, 20857, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: MARKET RESEARCH/PUBLIC OPINION (R422)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e84edccf4712424ca810c23685c888eb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, is seeking qualified small businesses for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Medical Provider Component (MPC). This opportunity aims to gather information on the capabilities of small businesses in areas such as medical provider data collection, data processing, and project management, with a focus on improving the accuracy of national health expenditure estimates. The MEPS surveys are crucial for collecting extensive data on healthcare services utilized by Americans, their costs, and insurance coverage, thereby supporting healthcare research and policy formulation in the United States. Interested parties must submit a tailored capability statement by the specified deadlines, with the anticipated period of performance beginning in July 2025 and lasting for five years. For further inquiries, contact Tara Bertolini at tara.bertolini@ahrq.hhs.gov or Jessica Alderton at jessica.alderton@ahrq.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tara Bertolini
    (301) 427-1705
    (301) 427-1740
    tara.bertolini@ahrq.hhs.gov
    Jessica Alderton
    (301) 427-1783
    (301) 427-1740
    jessica.alderton@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    MPC.SSN.pdf
    The Small Business Sources Sought Notice is issued for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Medical Provider Component (MPC). The notice is designed to gather information on the capabilities of qualified small businesses, including classifications like HUBZone, veteran-owned, and woman-owned businesses. MEPS surveys collect extensive data on healthcare services utilized by Americans, their costs, and insurance coverage. The MPC specifically focuses on gathering data from medical providers to improve the accuracy of national health expenditure estimates. The contracting entity requires capabilities in medical provider data collection, data processing, project management, and compliance with federal regulations. The anticipated period of performance spans five years, beginning July 2025. Interested businesses must submit a tailored capability statement detailing their staff expertise, corporate experience, and ability to fulfill the contract requirements. The notice reiterates that it does not constitute a solicitation and any submitted information is non-proprietary. Ultimately, this notice highlights the federal government’s commitment to engaging small businesses while ensuring comprehensive data gathering and processing that supports healthcare research and policy formulation in the United States.
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