IDIQ to Support the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Operations issued this solicitation to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract supporting the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children. The primary objective is to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with technical information, advice, and recommendations to reduce morbidity and mortality in newborns and children at risk for heritable disorders. This support includes assisting the Committee in making systematic, evidence-based recommendations for conditions to be added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) and enhancing state and local capabilities for screening, counseling, and health care services.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541720 for Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities and PSC B537 for Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health. Solicitation number 75R60220R00023 was published on July 30, 2020, with a final response deadline of August 24, 2020. Biji John serves as the point of contact for this requirement.

The solicitation package consists of 14 attachments, including revised Statement of Work documents, technical sections A through J, and a formal questions and answers document. These materials detail the scope of work regarding technologies, policies, and guidelines for screening methods that impact public health. No specific set-aside was designated for this solicitation.