NIH Professional, Scientific and Technical Support Services
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Qualification Details
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 INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO, has issued a Solicitation for Professional, Scientific and Technical Support Services (PSTSS). This Multiple Award Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) contract aims to provide specialized scientific expertise to support NIH's current and emerging research priorities in Bethesda, MD. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM ET on April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks expertise across a broad range of scientific and technical areas, including:
- Specialized scientific support for basic, translational, and clinical research.
- Vaccine research and development.
- General laboratory research at BSL-2, -3, and -4 levels.
- Veterinary and scientific research in ABSL-2, -3, and -4 environments.
- Bioinformatics and computational biology, including high-throughput genomic sequencing, proteomics, image analysis, and data analysis.
- Support for international research efforts and responses to worldwide crises.
- Assistance in clinical trials and biomedical knowledge expansion. Services will be furnished via individual task orders.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Multiple Award Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ)
- NAICS Code: 541990 (Small Business Size Standard: $19,500,000.00)
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small business (FAR 52.219-31 applies).
- Minimum Guarantee: $2,000 per IDIQ contract.
- Maximum Portfolio Ceiling: $3,000,000,000 (all contracts combined).
- Period of Performance: Base contract from September 15, 2026, to September 14, 2031, with an option to extend services until March 14, 2032.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Questions Due: April 3, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Proposals Due: April 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM ET
- Offer Validity: 120 days
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eCPS website. Evaluation will prioritize technical factors, including experience and past performance, though cost/price is also an important consideration.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Security requirements include Tier 2S (Moderate Risk Public Trust) background investigations for personnel. Detailed submission instructions are provided in Attachments 1 and 4 of the RFP.