Process Development Consultant Support Services.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Drug Abuse, is seeking Process Development Consultant Support Services through Request for Quotation 75N95025Q00052. The procurement targets executive-level drug discovery and development consultants with expertise in Process Chemistry Development to support the NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics (BPN) and Help End Addiction Longterm (HEAL) programs, as well as other NIH neuroscience-focused drug discovery initiatives. Consultants must possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in drug discovery and development, specifically targeting small molecule and potentially biological therapeutics for nervous system conditions, along with an advanced chemistry degree and strong cross-functional team collaboration skills. The government will use a best-value tradeoff evaluation process where technical factors significantly outweigh price and past performance, with Personnel Qualifications worth 100 points focusing on professional experience, educational credentials, and collaborative team experience. Quotes must be submitted by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on August 22, 2025, including detailed personnel qualifications, pricing templates, and past performance references.
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Total Small Business designation, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. The contract structure is a labor-hour purchase order with an anticipated one-year base period running from September 20, 2025 through September 19, 2026, expecting approximately 20 labor hours per consultant annually with a total annual ceiling of 800 hours per consultant. The government has allocated $1,500 for annual travel expenses per consultant, subject to approval, and compensation is subject to HHS Salary Rate Limitation tied to Executive Schedule Level II. Performance will occur primarily at the contractor's site with communication through video conferences and email, though occasional on-site visits to Bethesda, Maryland may be required. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and includes provisions for key personnel designation with specific replacement requirements.
75N95025Q00052 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/8/25, 4:23 PM NINDS Undergraduate Summer Research Preparatory Program
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), an agency within the National Institutes of Health, is seeking small businesses to develop and implement an Undergraduate Summer Research Preparatory Program targeting students from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The primary objective is to prepare 10-15 undergraduate students with limited research experience for future participation in NIH's Summer Internship Program or equivalent research initiatives. Key contract requirements include developing a comprehensive curriculum, coordinating laboratory facilities, providing enrichment activities, and tracking participant outcomes for 2-4 years. The program aims to expose students to biomedical research and health disparities research through a structured educational experience. Interested contractors must submit their responses electronically to kelly.dempsey@nih.gov and rieka.plugge@nih.gov by December 12, 2024, at 10 am ET, with submissions limited to 10 pages in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
The contract is not designated for a specific set-aside and falls under the NAICS code 611310 with a $34.5M size standard for small businesses. The program will operate across two contract periods: an initial base period from 03/10/2025 to 03/09/2026, featuring a seven-week summer program and one-day activities in fall 2025 and spring 2026, followed by an optional period from 03/10/2026 to 03/09/2027 with an eight-week summer program. The curriculum will be intensive, running Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm, with structured academic activities between 9am-4pm daily. The program requires instructional staff with MD or PhD levels (2-4 instructors per week), supported by lab technicians and graduate teaching assistants. The total program will include hands-on laboratory experiences, community outreach, career development planning, and will conclude with a graduation ceremony, participant surveys, and final presentations including 3-minute talks and poster sessions.
75N95025Q00052 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
11/27/24, 5:05 PM Process Development Consultant Support Services.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, has awarded contract 75N95025P00406 for Process Development Consultant Support Services to ARALDI GIAN LUCA on September 16, 2025. This Total Small Business set-aside contract has an award value of $250,000.00 and involves providing specialized consulting services related to process development activities. The contract represents NIDA's investment in obtaining expert consultant support to advance their drug abuse research and development initiatives through specialized process development expertise.
75N95025Q00052 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/16/25, 10:22 AM