What types of projects does ARPA-H prioritize for procurement?

ARPA-H focuses on high-risk, high-reward biomedical projects that aim to solve specific health challenges, such as cancer moonshot initiatives, scalable health platforms, and resilient healthcare infrastructure.

How does ARPA-H's contracting process differ from traditional NIH awards?

ARPA-H utilizes Other Transaction Authority (OTA) to engage non-traditional contractors and move faster than traditional federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing performance-based milestones over rigid contract structures.

Do I need specific clearances to work with ARPA-H?

While most ARPA-H projects focus on unclassified biomedical research, vendors should prioritize robust data security and intellectual property management capabilities, as the agency frequently handles sensitive health data and proprietary technological innovations.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · Contracting Office

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H).

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) accelerates high-impact biomedical and health breakthroughs through rapid, milestone-driven research and development projects. The agency seeks innovative vendors capable of delivering cutting-edge health technology, scalable clinical solutions, and transformative medical research that addresses complex health challenges.

Hierarchy: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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