1. A. An applicant:

   1. (1) Shall submit a completed application to the Department by the due date listed in the request for applications;

   2. (2) Shall include in the application all required information listed in the request for applications, including:

      1. (a) The names and qualifications of the health care providers that will advise the applicant on the selection and administration of cancer screening tests;
      2. (b) The number of firefighters to be screened;
      3. (c) The selection criteria the applicant used to identify firefighters at the highest cancer risk based on the latest scientific and medical research; and

      4. (d) A description of each test to be procured by the applicant, including:

         1. (i) The claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;
         2. (ii) The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;
         3. (iii) Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies, such as DNA sequencing, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, or other state-of-the-art technology;
         4. (iv) Whether the test has the ability to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types for which firefighters have a higher incidence or death rate;
         5. (v) The cost of the test; and
         6. (vi) Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State; and
   3. (3) May voluntarily withdraw an application at any time.
2. B. The county in which a volunteer fire company or department is located shall assist a volunteer fire company or a volunteer fire department in submitting an application.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§13-4001—13-4007, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 13, 2023 (50:22 Md. R. 975)