Bioinformatics and Genomics support services - Navy Medical Research Command

The Naval Supply Systems Command intends to solicit bioinformatics and genomics support services for the Naval Medical Research Command at Fort Detrick, Virginia, with an RFI response deadline of July 7, 2026. No set-aside applies. The Navy is conducting market research to identify sources capable of performing under the GSA OASIS+ prime contract vehicle.

Work will be performed at Fort Detrick, Maryland and includes substantial international travel to Peru, Egypt, Cambodia, and Singapore (up to 2–4 weeks per position annually). The contractor must provide research and development subject matter expertise and administrative support across genomics, metagenomics, pathogen detection and surveillance, machine learning applications for phage-host prediction, advanced pathogen characterization, high-throughput bacteriophage sequencing, and fieldable bioinformatics development. The Government estimates staffing at 20.5 full-time equivalents per 12-month period, including positions from Senior Research Scientist (Ph.D. required, 10+ years experience) to Research Assistant (Bachelor's degree, 2+ years experience). All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens capable of national and international travel.

The base period runs September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods and one six-month optional extension (66 months total). The contract will be awarded as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee non-personal services task order under NAICS 541714 and PSC AN42. The Government estimates annual Other Direct Costs at $750,000 and annual travel costs at $75,000 per position. Personnel requiring facility or IT system access must obtain DoD Common Access Cards and pass background investigations appropriate to position sensitivity (NACI/T1 through NACLC/T3), with documentation required 30 days prior to start dates. Responses must be submitted via email to austin.p.waller.civ@us.navy.mil by 2:00 PM ET on July 7, 2026.