Notice of Intent to Sole Source Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program Richard Bernstein B Reader
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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) intends to award a sole source firm fixed-price purchase order/contract to Richard Bernstein MD for B Reader classification services for the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP). This notice is to identify other interested and capable sources. Responses are due by July 1, 2026, 5 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The CDC requires specialized B Reader classification services for chest radiographs collected under the federally-mandated Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP). This program, authorized by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, screens miners for coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). B Readers must be NIOSH-certified, proficient in the International Labour Office (ILO) Classification System, and meet stringent criteria including high scores on the B Reader Examination and board certification. Dr. Bernstein meets these requirements, ensuring the integrity and high standard of classifications for the program. Services include classifications for Enhanced, Expanded, and Special Studies components of the CWHSP.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order/Contract
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (SAP), 41 U.S.C. 1901, FAR subpart 12.102
- NAICS: 621111 (Physicians practicing general or specialized medicine)
- PSC: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health and Human Services
Response Information
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals.
- Submission: Email to contract specialist Iris Gonzalez at qsx8@cdc.gov.
- Response Due: July 1, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
- Published: June 16, 2026.
Additional Notes
All responses received within 15 days of the notice issuance will be considered. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the information received. Information will be used solely to assess the possibility of competitive procurement.