OTA SOURCES SOUGHT - ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE SCREENING - LIBBY, MT

The Government anticipates this opportunity to be conducted through the CDC's OTA Authority.
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Please see attached Other Transaction Authority Sources Sought document for details regarding an opportunity in Libby, Montana for Asbestos Related Disease Asbestos Screening, Innovation, and Transition Program where the CDC seeks to modernize and renew the long-term screening and outreach strategy with predictive modeling and data analytics.

The program will include 3 components -

1. Screening and Outreach

To provide annual health screenings for asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) (e.g., pleural plaque, asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma) and other associated conditions and to support the community in seeking care. As part of this effort, conduct education and awareness to reach eligible individuals.

2. Technological Innovation

Identify, test, and integrate new diagnostic tools, digital health platforms, or data-sharing technologies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of asbestos-related disease detection.

3. Strategic Research and Community Legacy

Analyze demographic and exposure data to forecast future screening requirements. Develop data-driven triggers and timelines for the future of the program. Design a strategy that helps ensure local healthcare infrastructure can support impacted residents and integrate into services long term.
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Attached:
1. Combined File: OTA Sources Sought and DRAFT Statement of Objectives.
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For any clarifying questions please email BOTH:
1. Ted Larson - Lead Epidemiologist - THL3@CDC.GOV
AND
2. Emilio Cibula - Agreements Officer - AHR0@CDC.GOV