Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCZEID, DHQP)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeks proposals through Solicitation 2021-R-71721 for the Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development Program. This multiple award IDIQ contract supports five domains of epidemiology and prevention research including healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic resistance, healthcare system preparedness, healthcare quality and patient safety, and healthcare-associated viral diseases. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and project management approach, with technical quality as the most important factor. The period of performance is five years from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2026, with a total ceiling of $99 million across task orders. Proposals are due by March 31, 2021.

There are no set-aside designations. Work will involve epidemiology and laboratory services, applied public health research and evaluation, medical consultation and clinical guidance, and training and organizational development support across the United States and in low- and middle-income countries. Sample task orders include surveillance system development, healthcare quality improvement initiatives, and infection prevention assessments. Pricing will be determined at the task order level under both firm fixed price and cost reimbursement contract line items. Domain 3 includes a small business subcontracting requirement.