A Solicitation of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Contract Proposals
ID: PHS-2025-1Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH NIAID DEA OA OFC ACQUISITIONSBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesT (54171)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b6c0bad2a0924520a704bb1bca846615/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seek proposals from small businesses for innovative research projects under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The upcoming solicitation, PHS-2025-1, will open on August 2, 2024, with a closing date of October 18, 2024, and aims to foster healthcare technological innovation and commercialization. Research topics span cancer research, aging, and various health concerns. Offerors must demonstrate the technical and commercial viability of their proposals. This solicitation invites applications for Phase I, Fast Track, and Direct to Phase II projects, with evaluations based on scientific merit, commercial potential, and performance quality. Successful small businesses could receive funding for their research initiatives, contributing to NIH and CDC mission objectives.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Callie Prassinos
    (240) 669-5155
    Callie.Prassinos@NIH.gov
    Julie Rodriguez
    ncioasbir@mail.nih.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), primarily the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seeks innovative solutions from small businesses through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This solicitation invites research proposals across various health-related topics. The key objective is to foster technological innovation and commercialization in the healthcare sector. The solicitation outlines multiple research topics for which Phase I and, in some cases, Fast Track (concurrent Phase I and Phase II) or Direct to Phase II proposals are invited. These topics encompass a wide range of areas, including cancer research, aging, alcohol abuse, infectious diseases, mental health, and disease prevention. The proposed research should aim to develop products, services, or technologies that address these health challenges. Offerors must demonstrate the technical feasibility and commercial potential of their projects. If awarded, contractors will have the opportunity to submit Phase II proposals and potentially access additional funding for commercialization efforts. The evaluation process focuses on the scientific and technical merit, commercial potential, and quality of performance. Deadlines for proposal submission are specified, with October 18, 2024, mentioned as the closing date. Eligible small business concerns are encouraged to respond to this solicitation, and successful applicants could receive funding for their research initiatives.
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