Collaborating Center for Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Research (CCQDER) Mission Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting proposals for Collaborating Center for Questionnaire Design and Evaluation Research (CCQDER) Mission Support Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside aims to support CCQDER's mission through the management, maintenance, operation, support, and potential development of systems, applications, and methods. Proposals are due April 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The scope includes comprehensive support for CCQDER operations:
- Project Management: Overseeing all aspects of the support services.
- System Management: Implementation, maintenance, and support of CCQDER hardware, systems, and applications.
- Data Management: Cognitive interview data management.
- Legacy Systems: Maintenance and transition of CCQDER legacy systems (Optional Task 4).
- Financial Support: Remuneration payment to respondents (Task 5) and coordination of advertisement payments for recruitment efforts (Optional Task 6).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One base year (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending potentially through April 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due: April 2, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Inquiries Due: March 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EST.
- Published: March 2, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a best value tradeoff process, where Technical (Non-Price) factors are significantly more important than Price. Technical factors include Technical Approach, Staffing Plan, Management Plan, Similar Experience, and 508 Compliance (not rated).
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates extensive details on information security, privacy requirements, and contractor responsibilities, including data handling, encryption, incident response, and personnel security. Specific FAR and HHSAR clauses are incorporated by reference. Proposals must be submitted electronically to kpz5@cdc.gov.