What types of professional services does the NIH-OD prioritize?

The NIH-OD frequently seeks expertise in strategic management consulting, policy development, scientific communications, and administrative support services to facilitate the agency's cross-cutting research initiatives.

How does the NIH-OD handle IT procurement?

IT procurement at the OD level focuses on enterprise-wide systems, data management platforms, cybersecurity infrastructure, and software solutions that integrate operations across the various NIH institutes.

Are there specific set-asides common for NIH-OD contracts?

The NIH-OD actively utilizes small business set-asides, including 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business programs, particularly for administrative and technical support requirements.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-OD

11 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office11 solicitationsUnder NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIH-OD.

The NIH Office of the Director (NIH-OD) manages centralized administrative, policy, and scientific coordination for all NIH institutes and centers. Vendors compete for contracts involving high-level management consulting, enterprise IT infrastructure, scientific program support, and specialized facility operations that sustain the NIH's overarching biomedical research mission.

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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