Opportunities / HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
|---|---|
| Solicitation # | 7571PS27Q00021 |
| Department | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier / office | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) / OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
| NAICS | 541690 — Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services |
| PSC | R499 |
| Set-aside | Small Business (total) |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 5, 2026 (2026-11-05T13:00:00-05:00) |
| Place of performance | Bethesda, MD |
| Primary contact | ebony chester · ebony.chester@hhs.gov |
Description (excerpt)
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE) Title: 2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 7571PS27Q00021 issued as a Request for Quote for 2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services . The Government reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards as a result of this solicitation. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (ii) This requirement is for the following services: The purpose of this requirement is to procure 2 Senior Advisors [subject matter expert (SME) services in support of NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network drug discovery and development programs and the associated BPN External Oversight Committee. (iii) Description of requirement: The NIH is seeking to procure a highly experienced executive-level, drug discovery and development 2 Senior Advisors with experience in the area of Chemistry and/or Pharmacology to provide feedback to the NIH program leadership and technical guidance on drug discovery and development projects within the BPN portfolio. The Contractor will serve as a member of the BPN External Oversight Committee, which provides strategic guidance on BPN projects and on occasion other NIH drug discovery and development programs. See Attachment #1 - Statement of Work (SOW) for more information. (iv) The Government anticipates award of a Fixed Price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated base period of performance is: Base: 11/5/2026 – 11/4/2027 Option Year 1: 11/5/2027 – 11/4/2028 Option Year 2: 11/5/2028 – 11/4/2029 (v) The provisions at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or mor …