Biologic Specimen and Data Repositories Information Coordinating Center (BioLIN

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a component of the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a contractor to establish and operate the Biologic Specimen and Data Repositories Information Coordinating Center (BioLINCCC). This pre-solicitation notice indicates the government's intent to procure research and development services in biotechnology, specifically focused on coordinating information systems for biologic specimen and data repositories. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology) and PSC category AN11 (Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Basic Research). Interested parties should note the compressed timeline, with a due date of December 15, 2025, for initial responses to this pre-solicitation notice. The notice was officially posted on December 5, 2025, providing potential bidders with a ten-day window to prepare their submissions and inquiries.

The contract carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or status. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide specific information regarding potential incumbent contractors, budget allocations, award values, or the anticipated contract duration. Contractors interested in pursuing this opportunity should monitor official government contracting portals for the full solicitation announcement, which typically follows within weeks of a pre-solicitation notice. Bidders are advised to prepare their qualifications and capabilities documentation related to biologic specimen management, data repository coordination, and information systems oversight. Organizations with relevant experience in coordinating large-scale research data initiatives and maintaining biologic specimen repositories will likely be competitively positioned for this procurement.