Study Coordinating Center for Lung Health Cohort

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a division of the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a Study Coordinating Center for the Lung Health Cohort initiative. This procurement focuses on research and development services in the physical, engineering, and life sciences sector, classified under NAICS code 541715 and PSC category AN12 (Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research). The selected contractor will be responsible for coordinating and managing the operational and administrative functions of a major lung health research cohort study. While specific evaluation criteria details are not provided in this pre-solicitation notice, contractors should anticipate that proposals will be assessed based on technical expertise, relevant experience in managing large-scale health research studies, organizational capacity, and the ability to meet federal compliance requirements. The deadline for submission of responses to this pre-solicitation notice is December 23, 2025, providing potential bidders with a two-week window to prepare and submit their interest.

This is not a set-aside contract, meaning it is open to competition from all eligible business entities regardless of size or ownership designation. The pre-solicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or previously awarded contractors for this effort. Specific award values and budget ranges have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation announcement, suggesting that cost information will be detailed in the formal Request for Proposal that is expected to follow. The notice does not specify the anticipated contract duration or other key numerical details regarding the scope of work. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit capability statements or letters of interest by the December 23, 2025 deadline to be considered for future solicitation documents.