Optum Labs
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Overdose Prevention, Health Systems and Research Branch, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Optum Labs Topaz, Inc. This action is for a firm fixed-price purchase order to provide access to the OptumLabs Data Warehouse (OLDW) Research Sandbox. The primary objective is to study changes in opioid prescribing rates and patterns of utilization for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) medications across the U.S. Capability statements from interested sources are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
Optum Labs Topaz, Inc. will furnish necessary personnel and services to set up and provide access to one Research Sandbox containing the Unified View of the de-identified OLDW. This view will include commercial claims data, Medicare Advantage data, and EMR data. The contractor will provide access for two CDC researchers, including licensed software tools (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, DbVisualizer, Microsoft Office, Notepad++, Stata, SAS - with CDC providing Stata/SAS licenses) and access to the OptumLabs Library of Artifacts. The Research Sandbox will utilize a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before September 18, 2026
- NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Capability Statement Due: June 4, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: May 28, 2026
Justification & Response Instructions
The CDC intends to award this contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing Optum Labs Topaz, Inc. as the sole source capable of providing the required insurance claims and EMR data from its unique OptumLabs Data Warehouse. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
Sources interested in responding must submit a capability statement, not exceeding two pages (8.5 x 11 inch, 10-point font), detailing management, technical data, cost information, and convincing evidence of their ability to meet the requirements. Submissions must be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Javier Aponte at zsm9@cdc.gov by the due date. Telephone requests will not be honored.