Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA)
ID: 2026-DoseReconstructionType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFCENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTIONHHS CDCATLANTA, GA, 30333, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/761e08e8a05a4353b980b8dac1ac661c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking qualified contractors to assist with dose reconstruction and related activities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The primary objectives include conducting approximately 3,120 dose reconstructions annually, evaluating Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) petitions, and providing technical and program management support, all while adhering to strict privacy and security standards. This opportunity is critical for fulfilling NIOSH's obligations in supporting claims and ensuring accurate assessments of occupational exposure. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements and feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) by contacting H. Dale Bish at uwo8@cdc.gov or Taylor Wellman at xur0@cdc.gov, as the government is currently in the sources sought phase and not yet soliciting proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    H. Dale Bish
    uwo8@cdc.gov
    Taylor Wellman
    xur0@cdc.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2026 Dose Reconstruction PWS.docx
    The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking contractor assistance for dose reconstruction and related activities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The contract, with a base period from March 2026 to March 2027 and four one-year option periods, aims to fulfill NIOSH's obligations in performing dose reconstructions for claims and evaluating Special Exposure Cohort (SEC) petitions. Key activities include data collection, claimant communications (estimated at 1.5 interviews per dose reconstruction, totaling 96 per week), dose estimation and reporting (approximately 3,120 dose reconstructions and re-works annually), SEC petition evaluations (5 petitions and 5 new sites per year), and technical and program management support. The contractor must maintain a secure network, develop software tools, and comply with strict privacy, security, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Performance will be measured against specific objectives, including accuracy and timeliness of reports, with monthly performance and financial reporting required.
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