Registries:
Immunization Information Systems
States/Cities/Territories
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Options Via Federal Direct Assistance Grant
Funds |
What
does it mean to 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.
What
are NIP’s goals for contracting using
direct assistance?
- 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.
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Why
contract using 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
can 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.
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What
products and services can 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
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Where
to get more information?
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