Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER): Entering Mentoring Workshop
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), has issued a Presolicitation Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent) to award a contract to the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER): Entering Mentoring Workshop. While NIH intends a sole-source award, other responsible sources may submit capability statements by June 22, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to provide evidence-based, interactive mentor training curricula to NIAMS Intramural Research Program mentors. The CIMER Entering Mentoring Training aims to equip mentors with practical skills and frameworks to improve mentoring practices, foster inclusive environments, and support mentee success in research training. The training engages mentors of all career stages in collective problem-solving and connects them with resources to optimize their mentoring practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation Non-Competitive (Notice of Intent)
- Intended Awardee: University of Wisconsin–Madison
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Size Standard $0)
- Regulatory Authority: FAR Subpart 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures (not exceeding $350,000)
- Statutory Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(1) - Soliciting from a single source
- Set-Aside: N/A
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern time
- Published: June 11, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responses from interested parties will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at their discretion.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit sufficient information to establish bona-fide capabilities, including a technical proposal, a cost-price proposal, period of performance, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and certification of business size. All offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Responses must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00611 and be submitted electronically to Mr. James Law at James.Law@nih.gov.