Contract · Federal

Specialized Research Support Services

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Location: Bethesda, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 11, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services look up NAICS codes
PSC code: R499 - Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Sep 11, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Location: Bethesda, MD
NAICS: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Scope: Federal

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme for Specialized Research Support Services in support of the Kwashiorkor Collaboration Network ("KwashNet").

The Government intends to solicit from a single source in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order for specialized research support services, including participant data collection and management, biological sample processing, DNA extraction and quantification, sample shipment to NIH, and scientific consultation in support of an international genomic study of severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

The Contractor shall provide personnel with the specialized qualifications and experience necessary to perform the required work.

The anticipated level of effort includes: Study Coordinator – 10% Effort The Study Coordinator shall directly manage participant data and biological sample collection activities, including data quality assurance and coordination of study activities.

Laboratory Technician – 100% Effort The Laboratory Technician shall perform DNA isolation and quantification from a minimum of 6,000 biological samples, including samples from kwashiorkor/marasmic-kwashiorkor cases and marasmus controls.

Project Administrator – 10% Effort The Project Administrator shall support study logistics, procurement activities, staff management, invoices and payments, and other administrative requirements associated with performance of the project.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source because the required services can be provided by only one...

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