The ATSDR plans to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to the ALS Association to expand outreach and awareness for the National ALS Registry. The effort will target persons with ALS, families, caregivers, and researchers across 30+ U.S. states, providing education, facilitating computer access to the registry portal, distributing materials, and leveraging social‑media channels. The ALS Association’s national clinical network and credentialing authority make it uniquely qualified. Although the solicitation is non‑competitive, responses are accepted within 15 days of issuance.
• Scope: Outreach, education, and awareness activities to increase registry enrollment.
• Geography: 30+ states (AL, AK, AR, CA‑Sacramento, FL, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, ND, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI).
• Contract type: Sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price.
• Deliverables: Patient outreach, portal access assistance, educational material distribution, social‑media campaigns.
• Funding: Not disclosed; contract will be negotiated directly with the ALS Association.