Technology Research and Development Team (TRDT) Support

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Acquisition Services has issued a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for Technology Research and Development Team (TRDT) Support services under NAICS code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). The procurement seeks contractors to provide rapid technology innovation, prototyping, and development of public health IT solutions including web and mobile application prototypes, user experience design, agile software development using technologies like node.js, React, Python, and GraphQL, and maintenance of flexible on-premise/hybrid R&D cloud environments. Key technical areas include rapid prototyping and emerging technologies, agile development and human-centered design, cloud infrastructure and scalability, data analytics and artificial intelligence, and technology horizon scanning and innovation transition. The evaluation will focus on organizational capabilities, prime contract vehicles (such as NIH CIO-SP3, NASA SEWP V, and GSA contracts), and comprehensive technical expertise documentation in the specified domains. Responses to this market research are due by October 7, 2025, and must be submitted via email to al00@cdc.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting small businesses including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Woman-Owned Small Businesses. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four optional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. The government has not disclosed specific budget ranges or award values at this market research stage. The CDC will use the results of this sources sought notice to determine the acquisition method, which may result in either a small business set-aside or full and open competition with the possibility of multiple awards. Contractor work will primarily be performed off-site with deliverables including monthly status reports, prototype iterations, software releases, and comprehensive documentation.