What types of professional services does the OLAO typically procure?

OLAO frequently awards contracts for specialized scientific program management, administrative support, and technical consulting services that facilitate the daily operations of NIH research institutes.

How does OLAO handle large-scale facility and infrastructure requirements?

The office manages complex solicitations for facility maintenance, logistics support, and campus-wide infrastructure projects necessary to maintain the specialized laboratory environments required for biomedical research.

What should vendors know about competing for OLAO contracts?

Vendors should focus on demonstrating deep expertise in federal health research support and administrative compliance, as OLAO often utilizes GSA schedules and agency-specific IDIQ vehicles to streamline the acquisition of mission-critical services.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · Contracting Office

NIH OD OM OALM OLAO OALM OFC ACQ

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NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of NIH OD OM OALM OLAO OALM OFC ACQ.

The NIH Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO) manages high-value enterprise-wide acquisitions and complex service contracts that support the National Institutes of Health's mission-critical infrastructure. This office focuses on procuring specialized scientific support, administrative professional services, and large-scale facility management solutions required to sustain the NIH campus and its research operations.

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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