SAM #98161

Sole Source B Reader Radiograph Classification Services for Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program

This opportunity is for certified B Reader radiographic classification services for the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) under the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). - Sole source contract to Dr. Mannachanallur R. Ramakrishnan, MD, a certified B Reader with board certification and specialized expertise in the International Labour Office (ILO) Classification System - Services include classification of up to 2,000 chest radiographs annually for coal workers' pneumoconiosis screening - All classifications must be performed electronically using NIOSH’s ILO Classification form and Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) - Two-week turnaround required for radiograph classification - Vendor must maintain B Reader certification and comply with federal privacy laws and Section 508 accessibility standards - Contract period is five years: base year plus four option years (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031) - Annual payment structure, with quarterly installments - Total estimated contract value is $139,000 over five years - Travel for PIV card renewal reimbursed every other year - Government-furnished property provided - Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge sole source determination

Technical and Business Details: - No commercial products or equipment are being procured; the requirement is strictly for specialized physician services - Stringent qualification criteria for B Reader certification and board certification - Opportunity is limited due to sole source justification, but responses from qualified vendors are invited

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention intends to award a sole source firm fixed price to R. Ramakrisha, MD. to provide services for the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP). The vendor is a certified physician in the International Labour Office (ILO) Classifiication system, who classify chest radiographic images of coal mine workers participating in health survalliences due to jobs involoving exposure to mineral dusts such as coal mine dust, crystalline silica and asbestos for subtle signs of pneumoconiosis and other diseases. The vendor will perform required classifications of chest radiographs taken for all components of the CWHSP (includes Enhanced, Expanded, and Special Studies). Classifications for electronic images (analog no longer used) will be submitted electronically using NIOSH’s ILO Classification form. Digital radiographs will be loaded in the Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) for the vendor to retrieve, classify, and return – all electronically.

The anticipated period of performance is 5 years (base + four options):

Base: 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Option Year 1: 09/1/2027 - 08/31/2028

Option Year 2: 09/01/2028 - 08/31/2029

Option Year 3: 09/01/2029 - 08/31/2030

Option Year 4: 09/01/2030 - 08/31/2031

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.

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