National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) Innovation

NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is seeking capability statements through a sources sought notice, due December 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, for an Innovation Funnel Commercialization Core supporting the RADx Initiative at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB). No set-aside is used. The effort falls under NAICS 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services) and PSC R410. The core requires a consultant network covering design and prototyping, preclinical and clinical validation, manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, reimbursement, legal, quality systems, marketing, product development, and project management. Required capabilities include standard operating procedures for consultant solicitation, selection, and evaluation; the ability to contract and manage up to 250 individuals during a 12-month period with conflict-of-interest management; IT systems for time management, payments, and secure document handling; and legal services for NDAs, conflict-of-interest policies, and labor law compliance. Respondents must document similar large-scale project experience from the past three years, an established process for selecting professional services consultants in the medical device industry, CVs of technical, medical, entrepreneurial, and business experts, and facilities and equipment including IT infrastructure. Respondents must also list current GSA Schedule contracts. Capability statements must not exceed 5 pages, excluding CVs and past performance appendices, and use a 12-point minimum font. Submissions in MS Word or PDF must include company name, address, website, point of contact, SAM company type, and UEI, and go to Noelle DeCenzo (noelle.decenzo@nih.gov) and Melanie Suarez (melanie.suarez@nih.gov). The notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for information provided.