Public Financial Data API for GRACE and AURORA Tools
ID: 75N992-25-SS-101Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)Bethesda, MD, 208920004, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/932baff5b4094edfaa388bbcb3788873/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is seeking potential vendors to provide Public Financial Data via an Application Programming Interface (API) to support its GRACE and AURORA tools. The procurement aims to gather market intelligence data related to the healthcare industry, including insights on trends, investments, partnerships, and regulatory compliance, while ensuring the data is refreshed daily and transmitted securely. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare decision-making capabilities through effective data management and analytics, while adhering to privacy standards by excluding sensitive information. Interested vendors should submit their capability statements by November 22, 2024, to acquisitions@arpa-h.gov, with a limit of five pages, and are encouraged to reach out to primary contacts Owen Hassig or Clare Sanchez for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Owen Hassig
    owen.hassig@arpa-h.gov
    Clare Sanchez
    clare.sanchez@arpa-h.gov
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    A11 Draft Statement of Need - Grace Public Data RFI.pdf
    The Department of Health & Human Services' Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) seeks market intelligence data through the draft statement of need for the General Research Assistant and Content Engine (GRACE) and the Advanced Unified Reporting and Organizational Research Analytics (AURORA) tools. GRACE, an AI-driven platform, streamlines program launches and health research by safely managing sensitive data and facilitating intelligent queries. AURORA serves as a comprehensive analytics tool for enhancing decision-making and organizational performance. ARPA-H aims to procure data via API that covers healthcare industry trends, investments, partnerships, product innovations, and regulatory compliance. Required data includes insights on both large firms and startups, encompassing details like company overviews, financial data, patents, clinical trials, investment histories, and other key operational metrics. The vendor must ensure the data is refreshed daily, transmitted securely, and provide initial support for API connections. The document underscores the importance of public, non-sensitive data, excluding Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI). This initiative aligns with the government's objective to enhance healthcare decision-making capabilities through effective data management and analytics while adhering to privacy standards.
    A11 Sources Sought 75N992-25-SS-101.pdf
    The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) released a Request for Information (RFI) for potential suppliers capable of delivering Public Financial Data via an Automated Programming Interface (API) to support its GRACE and AURORA tools. This RFI aims to conduct market research to identify vendors who can meet the agency's requirements articulated in a draft statement of need. GRACE is an AI-driven tool that enhances healthcare research efficiency, while AURORA serves as a comprehensive data management platform for informed decision-making. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements including company details, technical capabilities, past government contracts, and estimated costs associated with providing the required financial data. The anticipated NAICS code is 518210, with a size standard of $40 million. Submissions must be limited to five pages and submitted by November 22, 2024. It emphasizes that the RFI is not a solicitation for a proposal and clarifies that no reimbursement will be provided for response costs. This document reflects ARPA-H's strategic planning approach to enhance its research tools through external partnerships in data provision.
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