Scientific Evidence Evaluation and Knowledge Integration for Translational Toxicology

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to solicit on GSA eBuy for scientific evidence evaluation and knowledge integration supporting translational toxicology, with solicitation release anticipated approximately 15 days from the August 19, 2026 pre-solicitation notice date and proposals due approximately 30 days thereafter.

NIEHS is seeking a single prime contractor to provide scientific and technical expertise across nine requirement areas: systematic evidence mapping and scoping reviews of environmental health literature; systematic review and evidence synthesis; report development and scientific writing; document preparation and publication; coordination and management of external peer review; logistical management for advisory group meetings and workshops; provision of scientific or technical consultants with expertise in relevant scientific disciplines; development and implementation of novel tools and informatics approaches; and program management. Work supports the Division of Translational Toxicology's evaluation and reporting of effects of environmental substances and other issues that may impact public health.

The anticipated contract vehicle is GSA OASIS+ under full and open competitive procedures (no set-aside). The contract type is cost-plus-fixed-fee for research and development services with award expected on or before May 2027. The base period is one year plus nine successive one-year option periods. NAICS code 541715 applies (size standard: 1,000 employees).

Key personnel must include a Principal Investigator and Program Manager as prime contractor employees. Offerors must demonstrate qualified toxicologists, epidemiologists, and educationally appropriate technical staff, an adequate accounting system suitable for cost reimbursement, Section 508 accessibility compliance for electronic deliverables, and a Data Management and Sharing Plan. For other than small businesses, a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is mandatory. A Small Business Sources Sought Notice was released April 21, 2026 under notice number NIH-OALM-NIEHS-2026-SIM. Direct questions to kristina.filardo@nih.gov and lisa.schaupp@nih.gov in writing only.