Logistical and IT support for the NCI Central Individual Review Board (CIRB)

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals to provide logistical and IT support services for the National Cancer Institute's Central Institutional Review Board. Key requirements for the contractor include managing the daily operations of four CIRB boards reviewing NCI-sponsored clinical trials in compliance with federal regulations. Additional major activities are operating a CIRB helpdesk fielding 1200 contacts monthly, communications and education, maintaining accreditation, implementing quality assurance programs, providing integrated IT systems support, collaborating with other NCI contractors, project management, and biennial education days. The anticipated single award contract is cost-reimbursement with a one year base period and four one-year options, starting September 2024. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov in January 2024.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The main NAICS code is 541511 and PSC code D302. The notice encourages proposals from small businesses. The anticipated single award contract is cost-reimbursement with a one year base period and four one-year options, valued at an estimated $15M total over five years. Proposals are due December 26, 2023 with the incumbent contractor being Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.