Strengthening DHS Collaboration with Local Health Partners
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCWMD ACQ DIVWashington, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

PSC

TECHNICAL MEDICAL SUPPORT (Q702)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b6067fa801c04674a515951630898e47/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to award a sole source contract to the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) to enhance collaboration with local health partners for health security preparedness. The contract aims to engage over 3,000 local health departments nationwide, focusing on addressing challenges related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, while also considering the impacts of climate change and migrant public health needs. This initiative is crucial for establishing a cohesive operational framework that enhances coordination among health officials, emergency services, and federal initiatives. Interested parties may submit their interest and capability to meet this requirement by September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, with responses directed to Contract Specialist Leatrice A. Bulls and Contracting Officer Marcus Datcher via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marcus Datcher
    marcus.datcher@hq.dhs.gov
    Leatrice Bulls
    Leatrice.Bulls@hq.dhs.gov
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    Draft Statement of Work Strengthening Collab.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Health Security (OHS) is seeking to strengthen collaboration with local public health officials through a contract focused on enhancing health security preparedness. The initiative aims to engage over 3,000 local health departments nationwide, fostering a multilateral partnership to tackle challenges related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. Key efforts include facilitating communication on public health concerns, understanding the interplay of climate change, food security, and health, and addressing migrant public health needs along U.S. borders. The contractor is tasked with identifying engagement opportunities, facilitating meetings, and developing surveys to assess local biosurveillance needs. Deliverables are structured over specific tasks that include facilitating educational opportunities, reporting quarterly progress, and identifying best practices in collaboration. The project runs from September 27, 2024, with multiple option periods extending through 2029. The overarching goal is to enhance local and national health security resilience by establishing a cohesive operational framework and enhancing coordination among health officials, emergency services, and federal initiatives.
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