2024-RFI-pepfar-IT

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Special Notice (ID: cf531c83f007488ebb7dcb2372a591d5) seeking input from information technology service providers for a potential contract supporting the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This Request for Information (RFI) was published on November 25, 2024, with responses due by December 16, 2024. The notice is specifically focused on obtaining capabilities for updating and improving digital health records systems in countries where PEPFAR operates. As a civilian agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC is exploring potential IT service solutions that can enhance digital transformation capabilities. The RFI is structured to gather market intelligence and assess potential contractor capabilities without committing to a formal solicitation.

The primary objective of this RFI is to identify IT service providers who can support PEPFAR's digital health infrastructure improvements, with a strong preference for engaging local national professionals in various countries. The potential contract is anticipated to be a 5-year agreement with a maximum value of $50 Million USD. Eligible contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in digital health record systems, capacity building, and technological transformation in international healthcare settings. The CDC emphasizes that this is an informational request and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. Contractors who submit compelling responses may be invited to provide oral presentations about their capabilities. All submitted information will be retained by the government and will not be returned to respondents. Interested companies are encouraged to carefully review the attached documentation and prepare comprehensive responses that highlight their specific IT service capabilities relevant to PEPFAR's digital health initiatives.