How to bid on Electronic Case Reporting for Occupational Respiratory Diseases (HHS)

What the agency is buying

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), needs a qualified jurisdictional public health department. This department will provide support for electronic case reporting (eCR) of occupational respiratory diseases. These diseases include silicosis, asbestosis, work-related asthma, and potentially malignant mesothelioma.

The work involves setting up and improving eCR connections, refining reporting rules, testing data triggers, analyzing surveillance data, and creating reports and outreach materials. This is a 12-month contract, expected to run from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on August 3, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on August 10, 2026.

Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on August 15, 2026. Proposals received after this time may not be considered by the government.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for a qualified jurisdictional public health department. The work requires expertise in public health informatics and epidemiology related to occupational respiratory diseases. Firms with experience in establishing and enhancing eCR connectivity, developing logic sets, validating trigger performance, and analyzing surveillance data will be well-suited.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Proposals must be submitted through SAM.gov by the deadline. Ensure you have all necessary registrations in place to submit your proposal via this platform.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the entire solicitation and the Statement of Work. Make sure your proposal directly addresses all requirements and demonstrates your department's specific qualifications and experience in electronic case reporting and occupational respiratory diseases.

Pay close attention to the submission instructions and deadlines. Ensure your proposal is submitted through SAM.gov well before the August 15, 2026, 12:00 PM EST deadline to avoid any technical issues. If you have questions, submit them by the August 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EST deadline to get clarification from the agency.