Health And Human Services, Department Of- National Institutes Of Health- National Institutes Of Health Niaid - Agency Bids & RFPs

The period of performance shall consist of one 1 twelve month base period and three 3 twelve month option periods. The base period is from 5/10/2026 to 5/9/2027. Option period one is from 5/10/2027 to 5/9/2028. Option period two is from 5/10/2028 to 5/9/2029. Option period three is from 5/10/2029 to 5/9/2030.

The bid notice states that this is a sole source award under the authority of 41 ****(a)(1), as implemented by FAR ****(b) and ****(a), indicating only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The bid notice states that interested firms that believe they can provide the capability required to fully meet the government's requirement may submit a capabilities statement, including past performance, in writing to the identified point of contact within fifteen 15 days after publication of this notice.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit offers on NIH NOI 26 PCA NCI **** within fifteen 15 days after publication of this notice.

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM local time on May 1, 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond mentioning invoice processing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and NIH OFM electronic invoice submission instructions until transition. It also references clauses related to allowable cost and payment.

The selection of an offeror will be based on an evaluation of proposals against three factors: technical, cost, and past performance, with technical factors being of paramount consideration.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The technical proposal must demonstrate understanding of the work, adequate personnel qualifications, a project management plan, and appropriate facilities and resources. For research involving live vertebrate animals, an animal welfare assurance and IACUC approval are required.

The bid notice mentions penalties for unallowable costs (FAR clause ****) and potential termination for noncompliance with animal care standards.

The bid notice details requirements for sample collection, handling, and transportation, but does not explicitly state a requirement for sample submission as part of the proposal.

Solicitation questions must be submitted on or before April 15, 2026.

The government anticipates awarding one 1 cost reimbursement, term level of effort type contract to fulfill the technical requirements. The period of performance will be for one 1 year base period plus six 6 one year options terms that may be exercised by the government unilaterally beginning on or about March 21, 2027.

Any responsible offeror may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency.

Proposals are due by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on June 1, 2026.

The document mentions invoice processing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and provides instructions for electronic invoice submission.

The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offerors whose proposals represent the best value after evaluation based on technical, cost, and past performance factors.

Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

The document mentions that failure to comply in good faith with subcontracting plans will be a material breach of contract, subject to remedies reserved by the government.

Offerors determined to be in the competitive range may be subject to a pre-award site visit or auditing of their facilities and quality assurance capabilities.

The technical proposal instructions mention that samples of packaging, auxiliary secondary labels, and kits may be provided for COR review.

Solicitation questions must be submitted on or before April 30, 2026.

The bid notice states that the period of performance is from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for the base period, and a total period of performance including the base period and all options of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2033. for the period of performance of april 1, 2026 through march 31, 2027 base period, and a total period of performance including base period and all options of april 1, 2026 through march 31, 2033.

The bid notice indicates a cost reimbursement, level of effort term type contract. a competitive cost reimbursement, level of effort term type contract