DC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Surveys

The District of Columbia is seeking a contractor to conduct the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Surveys, a critical public health data collection initiative. This procurement focuses on collecting comprehensive health-related behavioral data through systematic survey methodologies. The selected vendor will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing survey protocols that capture detailed health risk information from District residents. Key deliverables will likely include survey design, participant recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, and comprehensive reporting of findings. The contract opportunity requires expertise in survey research, public health data collection, statistical sampling, and population health assessment. The solicitation was posted on January 28, 2025, with proposals due by February 18, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their responses. Respondents must demonstrate strong capabilities in survey methodology, data integrity, participant engagement, and advanced statistical analysis techniques.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available information, the District of Columbia typically encourages participation from local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises in its procurement processes. Potential respondents should anticipate potential preference points or evaluation criteria that might favor locally-based or minority-owned research firms. The BRFSS survey work is likely part of ongoing public health surveillance efforts, suggesting potential integration with existing District health department data systems and research infrastructure. Although precise budget parameters are not specified, similar public health survey contracts in metropolitan jurisdictions often range between $100,000 and $500,000, depending on survey scope, sample size, and complexity of data collection requirements. Interested organizations should carefully review the full solicitation documentation to understand the precise qualifications, technical requirements, and evaluation framework for this critical public health research contract.