Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA)

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA)

This presolicitation notice is prepared in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 5.101.

1. Points of Contact

H. Taylor Wellman, Contract Specialist

Office of Acquisition Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chamblee Campus Building 108

4770 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30341

Email: xur0@cdc.gov

H. Dale Bish, Contracting Officer

Office of Acquisition Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chamblee Campus Building 108

4770 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30341

Email: uwo8@cdc.gov

2. Set-Asides

This acquisition is currently unrestricted. All responsible sources, including small businesses and other than small business concerns, are encouraged to respond.

3. Codes for Services or Supplies

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Product Service Code (PSC): R499 – Support-Professional: Other

4. Description

(i) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on behalf of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), intends to solicit offers for Dose Reconstruction and Related Activities to Support NIOSH's Responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Act (EEOICPA). The anticipated contract will support NIOSH's Division of Compensation Analysis and Support (DCAS) in fulfilling its statutory obligations under EEOICPA by performing radiation dose reconstructions for claims referred by the Department of Labor (DOL) and evaluating petitions for additions of classes to the Special Exposure Cohort (SEC). The anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF). The anticipated period of performance is March 1, 2027 through February 29, 2028 (base year), with four (4) twelve-month option periods through February 28, 2032. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility.

The scope of work includes the following principal task areas:

• Identification of data relevant to reconstructing radiation doses and evaluating SEC petitions


• Claimant communications, including computer assisted telephone interviews


• Dose estimation and reporting


• Special Exposure Cohort petition evaluations


• Technical and program management support


• Operational continuity, cloud migration, and modernization of DCAS systems and processes

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will be required to obtain background investigations commensurate with a Level 5C Moderate Risk position sensitivity designation. Additionally, a reasonable number of contractor staff must possess or be able to obtain Department of Energy Q clearances to perform work under this contract. All contractor personnel must comply with applicable HHS and CDC information security policies.

(ii) Not applicable. This acquisition is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

(iv) All technical data required to respond will be provided as part of the solicitation.

(v) Not applicable. This is not a construction contract.

(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

(vii) Not applicable. This acquisition is competitive.

(viii) Contractor personnel performing work under this contract will be required to obtain background investigations commensurate with a Level 5C Moderate Risk position sensitivity designation. Additionally, a reasonable number of contractor staff must possess or be able to obtain Department of Energy Q clearances. Additional information regarding security requirements will be provided as part of the solicitation.

Timing

There is no solicitation available at this time. A solicitation is anticipated to be issued in November 2026.

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