Opportunity

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Operations issued this solicitation under number 75R60220R00023 to support the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children. This initiative focuses on Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (NAICS 541720) and falls under PSC B537 for Special Studies/Analysis- Medical/Health. The primary objective is to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with technical information, policies, and evidence-based recommendations to reduce morbidity and mortality in newborns and children at risk for heritable disorders.

The scope of work involves developing systematic recommendations for conditions to be included in the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) and enhancing the capacity of state and local health agencies to provide screening, counseling, and healthcare services. Activities include analyzing technologies and standards for newborn screening methods that significantly impact public health.

This solicitation was published on July 30, 2020, with a final response deadline of August 24, 2020, and a last update on January 6, 2021. The solicitation package included 14 attachments, such as the revised Statement of Work for Heritable Diseases and official questions and answers. Biji John is the designated point of contact for this requirement.