Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component
ID: AHRQ-25-10006Type: Presolicitation
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/167f8e6f307c40efbe844bb6001e9eb9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is seeking proposals for a contract related to the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Medical Provider Component (MPC). The primary objective of this procurement is to collect and analyze data on healthcare utilization and expenditures from various medical providers, including hospitals, physicians, and pharmacies, to enhance the accuracy of national medical expenditure estimates. This data is crucial for informing healthcare policy and improving the understanding of healthcare costs and services in the United States. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by April 24, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tara Bertolini at tara.bertolini@ahrq.hhs.gov or Jessica Alderton at jessica.alderton@ahrq.hhs.gov. The contract will have a base period of four months, with four optional extensions of 20 months each.

    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
    Files
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    AHRQ-25-10006 MEPS-MPC Amendment 1.pdf
    The document outlines Amendment 1 to RFP AHRQ-25-10006 for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) – Medical Provider Component (MPC), issued by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The RFP details the requirements for organizations to submit proposals for a cost-plus fixed fee contract to collect, manage, and analyze medical expenditure data from various providers. Key changes include the addition of AHRQ's Data Management and Sharing Policy and updated Subcontracting Goals aligned with the FY2025 objectives. The proposal timeline includes a due date for questions and the submission of proposals by April 24, 2025. The contract encompasses a base period of four months with four twenty-month options. The overall objective is to enhance data collection on healthcare services and expenditures to inform policymakers and researchers. Deliverables include various plans for staffing, data management, collection, abstraction, training, and quality control, as well as ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The contractor will also coordinate closely with the MEPS household component to align data collection schedules and maintain quality assurance throughout the process.
    Response to questions.Amendment1.pdf
    The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Medical Provider Component (MEPS-MPC) RFP AHRQ-25-10006 addresses several inquiries related to proposal requirements, particularly concerning a data management plan (DMP), subcontractor performance, labor category appropriateness, and various procedural clarifications. Key issues include stipulations regarding the format of the DMP, past performance criteria for major subcontractors, confirmation of the applicability of the Service Contract Act, and desired labor categories for survey workers. Answers to these questions indicate that no amendments to the solicitation will be made for most inquiries, suggesting clarity and adherence to guidelines is maintained. However, one question about using the FY2025 agency subcontracting goals for the HHS Subcontracting Plan will result in an amendment. The document outlines the importance of ensuring equitable evaluation and competitive pricing while managing subcontracting responsibilities within the outlined framework. Overall, this RFP seeks to ensure that interested parties clearly understand conditions and requirements for submitting proposals, reflecting a structured approach to health-related data collection and analysis.
    Solicitation_AHRQ-25-10006_MEPS-MPC.pdf
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. AHRQ-25-10006 for the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Medical Provider Component (MPC), seeking proposals for a contract that will collect data on healthcare utilization and expenditures from various medical providers. The proposal submission period and associated deadlines are outlined, requiring registered organizations to submit their intent and questions electronically. The contract anticipates a base period of four months followed by four optional 20-month extensions, focusing on medical provider data collection for the years 2025 to 2029. Key responsibilities for contractors include managing sample preparation, conducting large-scale data collection efforts, ensuring data security, and producing detailed reports and essential documentation. The MEPS-MPC aims to provide nationally representative estimates critical for healthcare policymaking, focusing on engaging medical providers from various healthcare settings. The proposal emphasizes the need for careful coordination with existing HC contractors to align with established timelines and data quality requirements. Detailed tasks include managing recruitment, training staff, conducting data abstraction, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and preparing statistical matching processes for data integration. This RFP represents AHRQ's commitment to enhancing the accuracy and completeness of national healthcare expenditure data.
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