OTA Sources Sought - Asbestos Related Disease Screening - Libby, MT
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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) has issued a Sources Sought notice under its Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for Asbestos Related Disease Screening in Libby, Montana. This initiative seeks to modernize and renew the long-term screening and outreach strategy for individuals exposed to asbestos-contaminated vermiculite, integrating predictive modeling and data analytics. Responses are due July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This program aims to enhance and continue health screening, outreach, and innovation, building on efforts since 2011. It includes three key components:
- Screening and Outreach: Provide annual health screenings for asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) and associated conditions, including education and awareness campaigns to reach eligible individuals in Libby and Troy, MT. This involves standardized protocols like chest radiography, HRCT scans, and spirometry.
- Technological Innovation: Identify, test, and integrate new diagnostic tools, digital health platforms, or data-sharing technologies, such as AI-assisted imaging and telehealth, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of ARD detection.
- Strategic Research and Community Legacy: Analyze demographic and exposure data to forecast future screening requirements, develop data-driven triggers for program evolution, and design strategies to ensure local healthcare infrastructure can support impacted residents long-term.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Other Transaction Authority - OTA)
- Anticipated Funding: $3-4 million annually
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: July 2, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: June 18, 2026
Requested Information
The CDC is seeking information from potential partners, including an organizational overview, capability overview, technical overview, and responses to key questions regarding diagnostic evolution, screening optimization, data forecasting, rural care delivery, and community engagement. Eligibility criteria include financial solvency and audit history.
Additional Notes
This is a market research tool to identify potential partners for an OTA, not a solicitation. For clarifying questions, please email Ted Larson (THL3@CDC.GOV) and Emilio Cibula (AHR0@CDC.GOV).