Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1031-OFFIC-OPEM-126358
RFI: Input Sought for Future Planning of Massachusetts CMED System
Posted
March 17, 2026
Respond By
April 13, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-1031-OFFIC-OPEM-126358
NAICS
541618
This opportunity is an information-gathering Request for Information (RFI) from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) regarding the Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED) system. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management - Purpose: - Collect feedback from CMED system users to evaluate and plan the future structure, policies, and funding of the CMED system - Target respondents include licensed Ambulance Services, Appropriate Health Care Facilities (per 105 CMR 170.020), and CMED center operators - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs are being procured - Service: Input and feedback on CMED system evaluation and strategic planning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on statutory duties for medical communications subsystem - Seeks broad stakeholder engagement to inform future strategic direction - No OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI; this is a strategic planning and evaluation effort, not a direct procurement
Description
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input on the future role of the Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED) system in the Commonwealth. The RFI seeks feedback from users of the CMED system, including licensed Ambulance Services, Appropriate Health Care Facilities, and CMED center operators. The information collected will assist DPH in evaluating the current and future structure, policies, and funding mechanisms of the CMED system to fulfill statutory duties related to medical communications as required by law.