HRSA/MCHB Newborn Screening Systematic Evidence Review IDIQ and Task Order 1

AMENDMENT 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to formally publish industry Q&A, update technical layout page exemptions, re-baseline the Attachment 2a pricing template, and delete the GSA MAS prerequisite. Notice Type: Combined Synopsis / Solicitation (Amendment 0001) Solicitation Number: 75R60226R00026 Title: HRSA/MCHB Newborn Screening Systematic Evidence Review IDIQ (with Concurrent Award of Task Order 1) Classification Code: R499 � Support�Professional: Other NAICS Code: 541690 � Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services Response Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT The Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA/MCHB) has officially released Amendment 0001 for Solicitation #75R60226R00026. This amendment addresses industry pre-proposal inquiries, issues the official Government Q&A log, updates Technical Volume layout exemptions, and distributes an updated pricing template vehicle. Offerors are strictly cautioned that initial proposals must adhere to the revised Core Task framework and utilize the re-baselined spreadsheet template to be eligible for the Best Value Trade-off evaluation pool. Proposals utilizing the original version 1 spreadsheet template will be rendered non-responsive and excluded from evaluation. 1. Core Revisions and Material Document Changes Eradication of Standalone Task 8: The master procurement vehicle contains seven (7) evaluated Core Tasks. The post-award "Artificial Intelligence Compliance and Risk Management Plan" requirement�previously designated as an isolated Task 8�has been completely removed as an independent task area. The AI Compliance requirements are officially absorbed as an administrative sub-component under Task 2 (Program Management) across all attachments. Standalone "Task 8" terminology has been entirely removed from the modified statements of work and deliverable schedules. Expanded Volume I Technical Page Count Exemptions: To ensure the Government...