Support to Implement Increased Transparency of the Processes of the USPSTF

This solicitation seeks proposals to provide support services to the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to implement increased transparency of its processes. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) requires the contractor to develop tables summarizing all public comments received in response to USPSTF draft documents and to aggregate, review, analyze, synthesize public comments on draft recommendation statements. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price/cost. The base period of performance is one year from the anticipated June 2021 award date, with the submission deadline for proposals on January 14, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 541720 and PSC code R425. The potential value is approximately $1 million per year over one base year and three one-year options. The contractor must provide weekly comment tables and final reports within two to six weeks of comment period closures. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility and at AHRQ and USPSTF meetings held in the Washington D.C. area up to four times per year.