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00HCCHD-2026-97923 Black Lung Services

ID: 00HCCHD202697923 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  100%
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Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to West Virginia University, Inc. for the purchase of a service agreement for Supporting coal miners by characterizing their perspectives on black lung screening and low-dose computed tomography for lung health monitoring. Understanding the barriers and potential facilitators to participation in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) is essential for developing effective outreach and support systems to enhance screening uptake and, ultimately, improve health outcomes among coal workers. The anticipated period of performance is 3 years (base + two options):

Base: 07/15/2026 - 07/14/2027

1st Option: 07/15/2027 07/14/2028

2nd Option: 07/15/2028 07/14/2029

This contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (SAP) and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received prior to the date and time below will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any quotation/response should be emailed to Contract Specialist at dwb7@cdc.gov by 7:00AM (ET) on 07/09/2026.

Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to West Virginia University, Inc. for a service agreement aimed at supporting coal miners by characterizing their perspectives on black lung screening and low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for lung health monitoring.

The goal is to understand barriers and facilitators to participation in the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP), which is essential for developing effective outreach and support systems to enhance screening uptake and improve health outcomes among coal workers.

The CWHSP was created by the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide early detection of pneumoconiosis through chest x-rays, but participation rates have been low, typically between 25% and 40%. This contract will help address these challenges.

Work Details
The contractor will carry out a multi-year mixed-methods project that includes the following tasks:
1. Conduct a cross-sectional survey of active and retired coal workers in the Appalachian region to characterize beliefs, attitudes, informational needs, and decision-making factors related to black lung screening and LDCT.
2. Develop evidence-informed communication strategies based on survey findings.
3. Test and optimize communication messages through qualitative interviews with coal workers.
4. Validate optimized messages in real-world outreach settings, assessing feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and effectiveness.
5. Analyze data from field testing to understand implementation outcomes.
6. Develop a comprehensive communication toolkit including message guidance, audience insights, plain-language materials, templates, and dissemination recommendations.

Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is three years: Base period from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027; First option from July 15, 2027, to July 14, 2028; Second option from July 15, 2028, to July 14, 2029.

Place of Performance
The work will primarily be performed in the Appalachian region (Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia).

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must have experience in conducting surveys related to health communication strategies and possess the capability to engage with coal miners effectively. They should also have necessary human subjects approvals for research involving participants.

Overview

Agency
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [HHS]
Response Deadline
July 9, 2026, 7:00 a.m. EDT Due in 15 Days
Posted
June 23, 2026, 2:42 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
923120 - Administration of Public Health Programs
PSC
Q533 - Occupational & Public Health Services
Place of Performance
Welch, WV 24801 United States
Source
Open
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
$150,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Award
26%
On 6/23/26 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Sources Sought 00HCCHD202697923 for 00HCCHD-2026-97923 Black Lung Services due 7/9/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 923120 and PSC Q533.
Primary Contact
Name
Marquetta Taylor
Email
dwb7@cdc.gov
Phone
(770) 488-3295

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF > CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION > CDC OFFICE OF ACQUISITION SERVICES
FPDS Organization Code
7523-00254
Source Organization Code
100188028
Last Updated
June 23, 2026
Last Updated By
upx5@cdc.gov
Archive Date
July 24, 2026