Bid guide
How to bid on a Vision-based Load and Configuration Safety Monitoring System for HHS
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source contract to Stony Brook University (SUNY). This contract is for the development of a lightweight machine learning system. This system will monitor the safety of mast-climbing work platforms (MCWPs).
The CDC states that SUNY is the only source capable of this work. This is due to their unique proprietary dataset, institutional knowledge of the original study design, and specialized capabilities in dataset collection and machine learning modeling. Other firms can submit a statement of capability if they believe they can meet the requirement.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting a written response is August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This is 15 business days after the original publication date of July 28, 2026.
At the deadline, the Contracting Office will review any submitted statements of capability. The agency will consider these responses to determine if any other firm can fulfill the requirement.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily for firms with highly specialized expertise in machine learning and safety monitoring systems for work platforms. Specifically, it targets entities that possess proprietary datasets and institutional knowledge related to the preliminary work for this analysis contract. The CDC has identified Stony Brook University as the sole source due to these unique qualifications.
However, any firm that believes it can meet the exact requirements, including access to relevant datasets and specialized modeling capabilities, should consider submitting a response. This is a professional services category opportunity.
How to respond
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Your response must be a written statement of capability. It needs to be received by the Contracting Office by the deadline. Reference solicitation number 75D30126Q79175. Clearly indicate your firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the requirement without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Even for a sole-source intent, a strong statement of capability is crucial. Focus on demonstrating your firm's unique qualifications that directly match the stated requirements. Provide concrete examples of past projects that showcase your experience with machine learning, safety monitoring systems, and handling proprietary or specialized datasets.
Clearly articulate how your firm possesses the specific institutional knowledge and specialized dataset collection and machine learning modeling capabilities mentioned in the solicitation. Emphasize your ability to meet the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule demands without relying on the specific proprietary dataset or expertise cited for the intended sole source.
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