ContractSpecial Notice

CDC AFM case classification

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES• 75D30126R73394

Response Deadline

May 26, 2026

4 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, through the Division of Viral Diseases, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed-price purchase order to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) case classification support. The work requires a pediatric neurologist to review MRI images and related medical records in Ambra, classify patients under investigation as confirmed, probable, suspect, or not a case for surveillance, complete MRI abstraction and classification worksheets, and provide consultation and outreach support including COCA calls. The scope also includes ongoing AFM surveillance consultation and related neurologic projects, with the contractor expected to have experience in AFM case evaluation and MRI review and to meet specified IT security, privacy, and accessibility requirements. This action is justified as a sole-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b), with an estimated value of $240,477.31, and any response must be emailed to upx5@cdc.gov by 12:00 PM ET on 05/26/2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

541690

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

Statement of Work.docx

Word•43 KB•May 22, 2026

AI Summary

The CDC requires expert pediatric neurology consultation for Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) case classification due to the serious neurologic illness primarily affecting children. This Statement of Work outlines the need for a neurologist to review MRI images and other medical data to classify AFM cases as “confirmed,” “probable,” “suspect,” or “not a case” for surveillance purposes. The neurologist will also provide expert consultation on AFM surveillance, participate in monthly calls, and present at Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) calls to educate clinicians. The contractor must have at least three years of experience in AFM case evaluation and MRI image review. The contract, with a base year and four option years, also details stringent IT security, data handling, and privacy requirements, including compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, FIPS 199, and NIST guidelines for safeguarding government information.

Sole Source Justification - signed.pdf

PDF•433 KB•May 22, 2026

AI Summary

This document is a justification for a sole source procurement under $250,000 for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically the Division of Viral Diseases. The proposed action is a sole source acquisition of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) case classification services from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, with an estimated procurement amount of $240,477.31. The justification is based on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), stating that only one source is reasonably available. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia's pediatric neurologist has over six years of specialized experience in AFM case classification, including in-depth review of MRIs and expertise in clinician outreach and education for this rare neurological disease. Market research indicated no other institutions possess comparable experience and capabilities for continuity in AFM case classification. Both the Program Official and Contracting Officer have certified the justification.