The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded an indefinite delivery contract to The Joint Commission under the Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development Program multiple award ID/IQ. The contract has a potential value of $99 million over five years to support SHEPHERD Domain 1 through September 2026.
The Joint Commission will provide services and products to improve healthcare quality, safety, and infection prevention. Task orders may include epidemiological research, data analysis, evidence-based guidelines and toolkits, technical assistance for healthcare facilities, and training and education programs. Drawing on its experience accrediting healthcare organizations, The Joint Commission is well positioned to aid CDC's efforts to advance practices that enhance patient outcomes and protect public health.
The open-ended IDIQ mechanism allows CDC to issue task orders on an as-needed basis, promoting flexibility and cost efficiency. By awarding the contract through the SHEPHERD multiple award structure, CDC benefits from competition in obtaining these important quality improvement and infection control support functions over the five-year ordering period. The contract aims to give healthcare providers CDC-backed resources and expertise to strengthen infection prevention and ultimately save lives.
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