Office of Extramural Policy and Review Professional and Scientific Support Services

The purpose of this purchase order is to provide professional and scientific support to the Office of Extramural Policy and Review (OEPR) for grants review functions. Support is needed in all areas of research funded by NIDA. Knowledge of the peer review process, applicable laws, policies and regulations, and NIH guidelines is critical.
The Division of Extramural Research (DER) provides management and oversight on the development, implementation, and coordination of NIDA's extramural programs, research training, policies, reviews, and operations planning. Within DER is the Office of Extramural Policy and Review (OEPR) that is responsible for administering the peer and objective review of all Institute-based extramural grant applications; administering the concept and peer review of all NIDA research contract proposals; providing advice and guidance to the Director regarding the Institute's peer and objective review processes; providing scientific analyses of NIDA's extramural research program, assessing the breadth and scope of the Institute's research activities. OEPR also liaises with NIDA Divisions and the NIH Guide office to develop and publish NIDA lead Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) to award discretionary grants or cooperative agreements, usually as a result of competition for funds.
Due to the unpredictable nature and level of Funding Opportunity Announcements' applications received to conduct scientific review, support is needed to help with OEPR Scientific Review Officers' reviews. OEPR staff will conduct all functions that are inherently governmental functions. In accordance with FAR Subpart 37.2 - Advisory and Assistance Services, the Contractor shall not conduct evaluations or analyses of any aspect of a proposal submitted for an initial contract award..