CIVICs Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC)
ID: NIH-NIAID(AI)-SBSS-75N93025R00002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9a9b9278a1da41a48a1d91da2eae11b2/view
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    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 23, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide services for the renewal of the CIVICs Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC). The DMCC will support the CIVICs program by managing data, conducting analyses, and facilitating communication and coordination among various stakeholders, with a focus on advancing influenza vaccine research and development. This initiative is critical for enhancing the immunogenicity and durability of seasonal influenza vaccines and involves the operation of a scalable data management system, maintenance of public and private portals, and comprehensive program coordination. Interested parties must submit their tailored Capability Statements by 3:00 PM (Eastern Time) on January 23, 2025, to Maribel Miranda at maribel.miranda@nih.gov, with the anticipated contract award date around July 2026.

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