Description: RECOVERY - Horizon Scanning System

The attached Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the Horizon Scanning requirement (see pre-solicitation notice for AHRQ-10-10003). The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) is soliciting proposals on a full and open competitive basis. It is anticipated that the contract will be firm fixed price for 2 years with three 1-year option periods as described in the RFP.

The RFP and any documents and amendments relating to this requirement will only be available by downloading from the Internet through www.fedbizopps.gov or through the AHRQ website at www.ahrq.gov. Interested offerors are responsible to monitor these sites for the release of any subsequent amendments.

Since the base period of this contract will be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), it will require special actions on the part of the successful offeror, such as special reporting requirement.

Any questions about the RFP should be directed to Sharon Williams, Contracting Officer, at sharon.williams@ahrq.hhs.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing.