Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Support Services Extension

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a contractor to provide Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) advisory and administrative support services to the U.S. Naval Academy. The solicitation requires on-site subject matter expertise staff capable of managing and overseeing DoD/DoN HRPP operations, monitoring compliance with human subject research policies, managing IRB registration and documentation, and coordinating institutional review board meetings. Required qualifications include a minimum of three continuous years of recent direct experience with DoD/DoN HRPP operations, a master's degree, Certified IRB Professional (CIP) eligibility, and demonstrated expertise in federal, state, DoD, and DoN research ethics regulations. The Government intends to sole-source this requirement to Magellan Federal, Inc. under FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii), though the Government will consider all proposals received by the closing date. The solicitation closing date and deadline for proposal submission is January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST, with RFQ number N0018926QL010.

No set-aside designation applies to this procurement, and Magellan Federal, Inc. is the incumbent contractor, having provided continuous HRPP support for ten years. The current task order expires January 31, 2026, and this extension is being pursued due to unforeseen delays caused by the 2025 Government Shutdown. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed-Price basis under simplified acquisition procedures for a six-month performance period from February 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. The contractor must provide one full-time equivalent staff member working Monday through Friday during normal business hours, attend annual HRPP conferences at contractor expense, submit monthly status reports, and maintain current SRAI and PRIM&R professional certifications throughout the contract period. Performance will take place at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland (589 McNair Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21402), with Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-4265 applying to the engagement.