Biomedical Information Technology, Software Development, and Informatics Support (BITSDIS)

Award Date 8/17/2021
Last Date To Order 8/16/2026
Shared Ceiling $350M
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The Biomedical Information Technology, Software Development, and Informatics Support (BITSDIS) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a comprehensive federal contract vehicle administered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide advanced information technology, software development, and biomedical informatics services. Originating from a solicitation for scientific and technical consulting services, the contract supports critical IT infrastructure, data management, and technology solutions across various NIH institutes. The vehicle enables specialized professional services including project management, enterprise architecture support, application development and maintenance, and subject matter expertise in biomedical informatics.

Task orders under this IDIQ predominantly serve different NIH components, with most awards ranging from approximately $1 million to $36 million and spanning 2-5 year performance periods. Key prime contractors include Deloitte Consulting LLP, Essex Management LLC, and Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., who have been awarded multiple task orders supporting diverse initiatives such as data commons sustainability, clinical trials reporting, digital communications, and specialized institute-specific IT management. The majority of task orders are time-and-materials or labor-hour contracts, with pricing types occasionally including firm fixed price. Typical funding agencies include the National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the National Library of Medicine. None of the task orders utilized small business set-aside designations, and most work is performed in Maryland, particularly in the Bethesda area.

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