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How to bid on Medicaid pathogen data analysis for the CDC
What the CDC is seeking
The CDC’s Division of Bacterial Diseases is seeking support analyzing Medicaid data on bacterial respiratory pathogens and maternal vaccination. The work includes validating infant Group B strep case counts, linking mothers’ and infants’ records, estimating vaccination coverage, and reducing missing gestational-age data.
The notice says the CDC awarded a sole-source contract to Mathematica and is asking whether other responsible sources could provide the work. Vendors may submit information for the agency to consider; the notice says submissions will help determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Deadline and what happens next
The notice gives a submission deadline of October 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. EST. The opportunity listing separately shows October 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, so confirm the applicable deadline in the original notice before submitting.
The agency says it will review information received to determine whether other responsible sources exist. It does not say that responding to this notice guarantees a contract or that a competitive procurement will follow.
Who this opportunity may suit
This notice may suit firms with experience in Medicaid claims analysis, maternal and infant record linkage, vaccination coverage estimation, and health data methods for identifying infant Group B strep cases and improving gestational-age data.
The CDC describes the work as requiring continuity with existing linkage algorithms and case-definition logic. A firm considering a response should be prepared to explain its relevant analytical capabilities and experience with Medicaid data.
How to access and respond
To view the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one.
The notice says responsible sources may send a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to Robin C. Meyer, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. Submit by the deadline stated in the original notice, and verify the time before sending.
Prepare a clear, relevant response
Address the four technical areas in the notice: validating infant case counts, linking mother and infant records, estimating maternal vaccination coverage, and addressing missing gestational-age data. Explain your methods and show how your team would check data quality and document assumptions.
Keep the response focused on evidence of capability. Describe relevant Medicaid data work, specialized staff, and how your approach would handle challenges named in the notice, such as maternal Medicaid IDs, state differences in newborn enrollment, and bundled payment code effects.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; the original posting controls.