VentureWell Next-Generation Restorative Dental Systems Content Experts

The RADx Commercialization Center at VentureWell, on behalf of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is soliciting Content Experts to support innovation funnel projects focused on advancing next-generation, mercury-free restorative dental systems that are durable, affordable, and broadly accessible across various care environments. Four types of content expert positions are available: Regulatory, Manufacturing, Market/Business Development, and Technical. Content Experts will guide project teams, assess team status, attend project meetings, share best practices, and submit timesheets in accordance with consulting agreements. Candidates must possess either a bachelor's degree with 10 or more years of field experience or a master's degree with seven or more years of field experience, along with relevant certifications and qualifications; company or vendor applicants require five or more years of experience. VentureWell strongly prefers candidates with experience supporting early and late-stage companies in the dental and oral health space, particularly those with expertise in dental biomaterials and next-generation restorative dental system technologies, and all candidates must demonstrate significant healthcare technology commercialization experience and large public health project experience. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on August 15, 2026, submitted through VentureWell's online platform, Euna, and this is a competitive RFP process with potential for multiple awards evaluated on alignment with project needs, demonstrated experience, and overall approach. Questions may be directed to vendormanager@venturewell.org.

The solicitation does not identify set-asides or restrictions on organization types that can respond, nor does it reference disadvantaged enterprise designations or incumbent vendors. No existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the available documentation. Time commitment, compensation rates, and level of effort are to be defined within individual scopes of work and will be finalized upon contract award, with specific award values or budget ranges not disclosed in the posted materials. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage throughout the contract term, including Worker's Compensation in accordance with applicable jurisdictional requirements, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 general aggregate, Business Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence, Excess or Umbrella Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and general aggregate, Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions coverage at $1,000,000 per occurrence with $3,000,000 general aggregate, and Cybersecurity insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence with $1,000,000 general aggregate, all of which must be satisfied prior to contract execution.