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IIS: Contracting Options Via Federal Direct Assistance Grant Funds

Contract Using Direct Assistance

• An immunization Grantee may use grant funds to contract for products and services.
• The grant funds that are used for direct assistance go directly from CDC to the contractor and not through the Grantee.
• Vendors are selected by the government through a competitive process and their products and services are catalogued.

NIP's Goals for Contracting

• To facilitate the development of IIS.
• To provide contract management and expertise to immunization Grantees regarding IIS development.
• To assist immunization Grantees with efficient and timely procurement of goods and services.
• To provide immunization Grantees with reliable alternative sources for needed products and services.

Why Use Direct Assistance

• To expedite the procurement of goods and services by immunization Grantees.
• To allow Grantees to access large government contracts giving them the opportunity to take advantage of volume pricing which can help reduce their costs.

How Immunization Grantees Access Contracts

• Contact the NIP Program Consultant for your Grantee area and request information about these contracts.
• The consultant will discuss general grant budget issues with you and refer you to the Contracts Management Team to initiate the contracting process.

Products and Services Contractors Provide

• Services include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Software design
  • System installation
  • Programming services
  • System Administration
  • Data Entry
  • Training
  • Studies
  • Needs assessments
  • Implementation Plans
  • Cost/benefit analysis
• Products that may be obtained through contracts include the following:
  • IIS software
  • Software maintenance and upgrades
  • Computer hardware and software
  • Other ADP-related equipment

More Information

• General Services Administration (GSA) (exit) - this will connect you with the GSA Federal Supply Services home page.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
  Office of the Director
  Contract Management Team
  1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop E-05
  Atlanta, Georgia 30333
  Phone: 404-639-8576
  Fax: 404-639-1522
  E-mail: ddenson@cdc.gov

  Team Members:
  Deberal Denson, Team Lead
  Kim Safford, Public Health Analyst
  Michelle Collins, Program Specialist
  Nikiya Govan, Contractor

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