I-Corps Program at the National Cancer Institute.
ID: 75N91025Q00003Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNIH NCIBethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/db5a5f08a419410eaea546303b95b135/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is seeking a contractor to support the I-Corps Program aimed at commercializing biomedical innovations. The contractor will facilitate a structured training program for up to eight teams, which includes a three-day kickoff workshop, six weeks of virtual training, and a two-day closing workshop, with the inaugural cohort tentatively scheduled for August/September 2025. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing public health by fostering innovation and supporting small businesses in the healthcare sector. Interested parties should submit their capability statements to Elizabeth Vitucci at elizabeth.tucker@nih.gov by 3:00 PM EST on November 20, 2024, and must be registered with SAM.GOV to be eligible for contract award.

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    Elizabeth Vitucci
    elizabeth.tucker@nih.gov
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    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks a contractor for the I-Corps Program, which aims to support the commercialization of biomedical innovations. The program focuses on training researchers in customer validation and business model development to enhance healthcare solutions and economic growth. The contractor will facilitate a cohort of up to 8 teams through a structured training process including a 3-day kickoff workshop, six weeks of virtual training, and a 2-day closing workshop, with the inaugural cohort tentatively scheduled for August/September 2025. Key responsibilities of the contractor include coordinating training logistics, securing venues, providing necessary materials, managing participant communications, and conducting evaluations of the program. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price Purchase Order with a performance period spanning from January 2025 to January 2028, including options for extensions. The contractor must adhere to restrictions against personal services and ensure compliance with federal guidelines during all activities. This procurement exemplifies a federal investment in fostering innovation within the healthcare sector, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing public health through support of small businesses and scientific research commercialization.
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