About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority located in Baltimore, MD seeks a vendor to provide volunteer and professional firefighters innovative cancer screening technologies program services. The buyer requires the vendor to assemble a local healthcare team to select screening tests, oversee testing, prioritize high-risk firefighters, and navigate participants to diagnostic and treatment services. The vendor must designate an operations lead and an administrative person for reporting, invoicing, and regular communication. Partnerships with innovative cancer screening test companies are permitted to assist with logistics, scheduling, counseling materials, and sample transportation; however, cancer screening test company employees and affiliated consultants cannot serve on the applicant's healthcare team. Eligible bidders must be US organizations, and the vendor will perform the work offsite. The buyer requires digital response submissions via email or online and is currently looking for proposals. The buyer will hold a pre-bid meeting on October 19, 2026, and bidders must submit all questions no later than November 13, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Maryland Department of Health
Scope of work
- Procure and administer innovative cancer screening tests not commonly offered during routine physical examinations
- Assemble a local health care team to oversee testing processes and navigation services
- Designate an operations lead and an administrative lead for reporting and invoices
- Prioritize firefighters at greatest risk for cancer screening using established criteria
- Execute a project implementation plan for screening delivery and counseling
- Maintain records of cancer screenings and comply with retention requirements
- Submit required interim progress reports, financial reports, and final grant reporting
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Project Implementation Plan | Not specified |
| Healthcare Team | Not specified |
| Prioritize Firefighters for Screening | Not specified |
| Organization Background and Capacity | Not specified |
| Records Retention, Financial Forms, and Progress Reports | Not specified |
| Budget Narrative reasonable cost | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Nonprofit organization classified by IRS as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or section 501(c)(4)
- Certified local fire department or supported by a letter from county or local government
- Registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- In good standing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments & Taxation (SDAT) at time of award
Documents to include with your response
- Volume I Project Narrative
- Volume II Budget Justification/Narrative
- Transmittal Letter
- Scope of Work Forms 1 through 7
- Documentation of tax-exempt status
- Signed W-9 with Contact Person Names and Phone Number
- Proof of SDAT Good Standing
- Exhibit A Budget Form
- Exhibit B Budget Narrative
Key dates
- Pre Application Conference #1
- October 19, 2026-2:00PM
- Pre Application Conference #2
- November 9, 2026- 2:00PM
- Questions due date and time
- November 13, 2026 Time: 2:00 pm EST Local Time
- Closing Date and Time
- November 20, 2026 Time: 2:00pm EST Local Time
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA)
- Instructions
- Submitted in two separate volumes via eMMA: Volume I Project Narrative and Volume II Budget Justification/Narrative.
Contract details
- Term
- March 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027, with no option period
- Estimated value
- total amount of awards will not exceed $900,000
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- Recommended awardee must maintain current certificate(s) of insurance with prescribed coverages within five (5) Business Days from notice of recommended award.
- Funding
- Title 2 CFR 200