Annual Membership at UMD Data Research Center
ID: AHRQ337181Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFAGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - DATA CENTER AS A SERVICE (DC10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8b7ddb5aa85d4c75968fddf818c24d70/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), intends to sole source a contract for an annual membership at the University of Maryland's Data Research Center (UMDRDC). This procurement aims to provide AHRQ researchers with exclusive access to critical health data, including the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) insurance component data and Census data, which are essential for comprehensive health care analysis. The University of Maryland is uniquely qualified to fulfill this requirement due to its exclusive authorization to provide access to these confidential datasets, with a total contract value estimated at $230,720 over four years, commencing January 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Robert Zuhlke at Robert.Zuhlke@ahrq.hhs.gov or by phone at 301-477-1714.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Zuhlke
    (301) 477-1714
    Robert.Zuhlke@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    JOFOC UMD-RDC FY25 FINAL.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for conducting a procurement with the University of Maryland under other than full and open competition regulations, specifically to secure access to critical health data. This acquisition by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) aims to grant AHRQ/CFACT researchers access to specialized Census data via the Maryland Research Data Center (UMDRDC). This membership is essential for integrating Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) Insurance Component data with tax information to support health care analysis. The University of Maryland is uniquely qualified for this role, as it is the only entity authorized to provide access to these confidential data due to regulatory restrictions. The total value of the contract over four years is estimated at $230,720, with a performance period starting from January 1, 2025. A Notice of Intent to Award will be publicized on FedBizOpps. The justification asserts that no formal market research was necessary as UMDRDC is currently the only available provider for these specific data needs. The project is backed by signatures and certifications from relevant program officials and contracting officers to affirm the validity of the procurement action.
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