PHPA 3569 - Technical Support for an IaaS-based National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System in Maryland

The Maryland Public Health Administration (PHPA) has issued a state and local contract opportunity, PHPA 3569, for technical support services related to the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSS) Base System. The procurement seeks a vendor with specialized technical expertise to provide comprehensive support for complex public health data integration and management processes. Specific technical deliverables include troubleshooting MasterETL processes, refining Rhapsody integration engine configurations, processing electronic case reports and Public Health Document Containers, supporting Message Mapping Guide onboarding, integrating NEDSS with data analysis software like Tableau, and building data dashboards. The contract opportunity was posted on September 12, 2025, with proposals due by October 3, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement cycle of approximately three weeks. Prospective vendors must demonstrate advanced technical capabilities in health informatics, data integration, and public health surveillance systems, with a strong background in managing complex electronic reporting and data visualization platforms.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly stated in the provided information, the technical complexity of the contract suggests that respondents will need significant expertise in public health informatics and data systems integration. The procurement appears targeted at technology service providers with specialized experience in healthcare data management and surveillance system support. Given the technical nature of the work, potential respondents likely include health informatics consulting firms, technology integration specialists, and vendors with demonstrated experience in public health data systems. The contract appears focused on enhancing Maryland's electronic disease surveillance infrastructure, which implies potential ongoing technical support and potential future expansion of the system. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a contract value that would be commensurate with the sophisticated technical support and integration services being requested.