AN42 - provide non-personal research support services to the NHRC

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking non-personal research support services for the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) through this pre-solicitation notice. The contract opportunity, categorized under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, will involve providing specialized applied research services. The procurement will focus on health-related research support, specifically utilizing Product Service Code AN42 for Health R&D Services. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, potential offerors can expect standard federal contract assessment protocols focusing on technical capability, past performance, and research expertise. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released, with responses due by January 31, 2025, providing contractors approximately two months to prepare comprehensive proposals.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific small business set-aside, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors with appropriate research capabilities. The contract does not specify a precise award value or budget range, which will likely be clarified in the full solicitation document. The research support services will be procured through the Naval Supply Systems Command, a defense agency with specific requirements for scientific and technical support. The opportunity is structured under the AN42 product service category, which suggests a focus on applied research in health-related domains. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the attached synopsis document and prepare detailed capabilities statements demonstrating expertise in research and development services relevant to naval health research objectives.