Indefinite Delivery Contract 75F40122D00002

The Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration awarded an indefinite delivery contract to the National Academy of Sciences with a potential value of $30,000,000.00. The contract establishes a forum for the agency to convene committees for assessment, evaluations, and studies related to public health issues. Five task orders have been awarded against the contract to date, with periods of performance ranging from September 2022 through September 2025. Task orders provide for regulatory science support services, consensus studies, workshops, and research activities in areas such as infant formula regulation, medical devices, and emerging health technologies. Places of performance include Washington D.C., Silver Spring MD, and Calverton MD. Pricing arrangements include both cost-reimbursement and time-and-materials models, reflecting the advisory and research services to be delivered.

The contract and associated task orders aim to procure scientific and technical expertise from the National Academy of Sciences, an independent non-profit often contracted by federal science agencies. This expertise will support the FDA's regulatory, evaluation, and public health missions. Deliverables include consensus studies, workshops, and research to inform FDA policies and programs in areas like medical devices, infant formula, and emerging technologies. The contract establishes an efficient means for the FDA to access specialized skills and knowledge in furtherance of its public health and safety oversight responsibilities.