What types of research support does the NCI typically procure?

The NCI frequently seeks vendors for clinical trial operations, patient recruitment services, biobanking, and high-throughput molecular screening to support the Cancer Moonshot initiative.

How does the NCI handle IT and data science requirements?

The NCI prioritizes vendors capable of managing large-scale cancer data sets, cloud-based bioinformatics platforms, and secure data interoperability solutions that comply with NIH security standards.

Are there specific set-asides common for NCI procurements?

The NCI actively utilizes small business set-asides for specialized scientific equipment and laboratory support services, often favoring firms with proven expertise in oncology-related research and development.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · Contracting Office

NIH National Cancer Institute

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NIH National Cancer Institute.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) procures specialized research support, clinical trial management, and advanced biomedical informatics to accelerate cancer research and therapeutic development. Vendors competing for NCI contracts provide laboratory equipment, genomic sequencing services, scientific consulting, and specialized IT infrastructure for large-scale data analysis.

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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