75N92026Q00012_Pre-solicitation_Notice_2.pdf

Pre-solicitation Notice

Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice Number: 75N92026Q00012 Title: Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics Award Management Classification Code: A – Research & Development NAICS Code: 541618, Other Management Consulting Services Posted Date: May 28, 2026 Response Date: June 12, 2026 Primary Point of Contact: Melanie Suarez, Contracting Officer, melanie.suarez@nih.gov

Contracting Office Address Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Office of the Director, Rockledge Dr. Bethesda, MD, Office of Acquisitions and Logistics Management, 6705 Rockledge Dr RKL1, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7902, United States

Introduction The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is seeking to award subcontracts or agreements for validation and risk review projects and challenges utilizing the RADx Innovation Funnel which supports technology development through various NIH translational activities. The purpose of this announcement is to provide a Pre-solicitation Notice for the release of Solicitation 75N92026Q00012. THIS

IS A SYNOPSIS. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.

Background

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NIBIB created the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx-Tech) initiative, an innovation funnel aimed at increasing the speed of development, commercialization, and implementation of technologies for COVID-19 testing. The RADx-Tech innovation funnel was designed to compress the customary technology development timeline from years down to just months. This was accomplished by employing, in parallel, expert teams of contracted consultants to assist technology developers in addressing technical, regulatory, clinical, and commercialization requirements. Additionally, milestone-based award management was employed to drive projects effectively through development while mitigating risks. It is envisioned that further acceleration of healthcare innovations will enable greater preparedness for future pandemics, as well as provide significant advances to the current healthcare paradigm across a broad range of clinical indications. To support rapid technology development, funding mechanisms must be efficient, agile, and scalable. The review and management of funding awards remains a critical component of the initiative and requires expertise in project management, subcontracting, and financial management. Infrastructure for the funding of milestone-driven, research and development efforts across various biomedical technology areas is required.

Objectives The goal of this acquisition is for a single vendor to negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts or agreements resulting from the RADx Innovation Funnel. These subcontracts or agreements will cover validation and risk review as directed by the Government. Responsibilities will cover negotiations, award execution, post-award management and payments, and ongoing IT and legal resource support. Expertise in reviewing and negotiating milestones, budgets, and timelines for biomedical research and development awards is required, along with establishing terms & conditions, and execution of awards. Resources for ongoing oversight and support for milestone-based award contracts are required, including financial mailto:melanie.suarez@nih.gov management capabilities to process invoices and payments.

Project Requirements The contractor is expected to fulfill the following tasks:

TASK 1: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

The contractor shall generate a set of Standard Operating Procedures specific to the requirements of each Task Order (TO). This includes tasks supported across the innovation funnel network, covering interactions and workflows among the Coordination Center, Commercialization Center, and Validation Center. The Standard Operating Procedures will be reviewed annually for efficiency and updated as needed.

TASK 2: AWARD MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall be responsible for the award of subcontracts or agreements for validation and risk review projects and challenges utilizing the RADx Innovation Funnel. Responsibilities will cover negotiations, award execution, post-award management and payments, and ongoing IT and legal resource support.

Resources for ongoing oversight and support for milestone-based award contracts are required, including financial management capabilities to process invoices and payments.

Anticipated Period of Performance The Government intends to negotiate an IDIQ contract for the potential period of five (5) years with an approximate award date of September 1, 2026.

This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The RFP will be available on sam.gov within 45 days of posting this notice.