Biologic Specimen and Data Repositories Informatio

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for the Biologic Specimen and Data Repositories Information Coordinating Center (BioLINCC). This procurement seeks research and development services in biotechnology, specifically focused on supporting the management and coordination of biologic specimen and data repositories. The contract will support health research and development services under PSC category AN11, requiring contractors to demonstrate expertise in biotechnology research, data management, and repository coordination. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this notice, proposals will likely be assessed based on technical capability, past performance, and the ability to effectively coordinate and provide information services for biologic specimens and associated research data. The solicitation was posted on February 11, 2026, with a response deadline of April 3, 2026, providing interested parties with approximately seven weeks to prepare and submit their proposals.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete for this contract. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify a particular award value or budget ceiling for this contract. Similarly, no specific quantities of specimens, data volume metrics, or detailed timeline information for service delivery is provided in the available solicitation details. The location of performance and any geographic requirements are not specified in this summary notice, though such details would typically be clarified in the full solicitation documents available through official government contracting channels. Interested small businesses should obtain the complete solicitation package to understand all technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and specific deliverables expected under this contract.