Description
The Maryland Department of Health is issuing a competitive Request for Applications (RFA) that functions as an RFP to award up to $900,000 in grant funding to local fire departments, volunteer fire companies, and volunteer fire departments. The grants will fund the procurement and administration of innovative cancer‑screening tests that are not part of routine physicals or covered by insurance. Applicants must assemble a healthcare team, identify high‑risk firefighters, select appropriate innovative screening technologies (including DNA‑sequencing, AI‑driven analytics, etc.), and manage testing logistics, counseling, and follow‑up referrals. The award period is March 1 2027 – June 30 2027, with a fixed‑price contract and mandatory reporting and record‑keeping requirements. Multiple awards may be made, and regional collaborations are encouraged.
• Eligible entities: Maryland local fire departments, volunteer fire companies, volunteer fire departments, or counties acting on their behalf.
• Funding ceiling: $900,000 total; individual grant sizes vary.
• Scope of work: test selection, procurement, administration, pre‑/post‑test counseling, data reporting, and financial compliance.
• Required deliverables: seven standardized forms, budget justification, progress reports, and final audit‑ready documentation.
• Key dates: Issue 21 Sep 2026; Pre‑Application Conferences 19 Oct 2026 & 9 Nov 2026; Questions due 13 Nov 2026; Application deadline 20 Nov 2026.
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Contact
Nikita Real(Procurement Officer)